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80601

Brighton, CO

Total Population
41,062
Median Household Income
$86,320
Median Home Value
$430,700
Median Rent
$1,627

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$86,320
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$430,700
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,627
100% above state median
Median Age
34.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Brighton, CO

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$86,320
+14.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,380,230
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.96 people

Total Households
13,443
Family Households
56.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
21.9%
#2 Industry
Education
19.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
16.1%
Total Employed Residents:10,885

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.4%
77 workers
Public Transit
1.7%
311 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,716
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.8%
20,627 employed
Labor Force
21,784
1,130 unemployed
Median Age
34.6 years
Per Capita Income
$36,751
Poverty Rate
8.5%

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