Brighton, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brighton, New York is 36,633 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $83,723, the median home value is $259,300, and the median age is 39.1.
36,633
Population
2378
People / sq mi
$83,723
Median Income
$259,300
Median Home Value
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Brighton covers 15.4 sq mi of land at 2378 people per square mile.
About Brighton, NY
Brighton is defined demographically by education — 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 36,633 residents, Brighton is a city in New York. It ranks #27 among cities in New York by population.
Median household income is $83,723, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $259,300, with typical rent around $1,272.
Brighton is among the best-educated US cities: 69.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 19.5%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Brighton usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$83,723
Median Household Income
$60,391
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$259,300
Median Home Value
$1,272
Median Rent
56.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.4%
High School+
69.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
69.6%
Public Transit
19.5%
Work From Home
17.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.6%
Foreign Born
85.1%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
9.7%
With Disability
97.0%
Health Insurance
95.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 40.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.7% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brighton, New York has a population of 36,633 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Brighton, New York is $83,723, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brighton, New York is $259,300, with median monthly rent at $1,272 and a homeownership rate of 56.3%.
The median age in Brighton, New York is 39.1 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.