Demographics & People — Brighton, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,865 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,900 |
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| Median Age | 34.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,114 |
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| Family Households | 797 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3305 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,270 |
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| Black or African American | 499 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 850 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 719 |
| Other groups | 711 |
| Irish | 253 |
| German | 230 |
| English | 161 |
| Scotch-Irish | 118 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 70 |
| European | 60 |
Language
| English Only | 2,673 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,683 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 216 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,930 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brighton, Tennessee.
