Brighton, CO Demographics

A map of Brighton's Population by Race

Brighton, Colorado has an estimated population of 42,059, an increase from the 40,083 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 38.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 1.9% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brighton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brighton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brighton, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brighton is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brighton was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brighton's White Population

21,611 residents of Brighton, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brighton is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Brighton ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brighton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Brighton's population has increased from 49.5% to 51.4%.

Brighton is more White than neighboring Lochbuie (48.7% White), Fort Lupton (35.4% White), Commerce City (40.7% White), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (36.6% White). Brighton is less White than neighboring Todd Creek (73.2% White).

Brighton's Black Population

1,141 residents of Brighton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brighton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Brighton ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brighton's Black population has grown by an estimated 110.1%. Black residents' share of Brighton's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.7%.

Brighton is more Black than neighboring Todd Creek (0.1% Black), Fort Lupton (0.3% Black), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (0% Black). Brighton is less Black than neighboring Lochbuie (4.7% Black), and Commerce City (3.8% Black).

Brighton's Asian Population

814 residents of Brighton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brighton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Brighton ranks 109th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brighton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Asian residents' share of Brighton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Brighton is more Asian than neighboring Lochbuie (0% Asian), Fort Lupton (0.2% Asian), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (0% Asian). Brighton is less Asian than neighboring Todd Creek (2.2% Asian), and Commerce City (2.4% Asian).

Brighton's Hispanic Population

16,231 residents of Brighton, or 38.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brighton is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Brighton ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brighton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Brighton's population has decreased from 42.5% to 38.6%.

Brighton is more Hispanic than neighboring Todd Creek (22.7% Hispanic). Brighton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lochbuie (44% Hispanic), Fort Lupton (61% Hispanic), Commerce City (48.5% Hispanic), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (58.6% Hispanic).

Brighton's Native American/Other Population

536 residents of Brighton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brighton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Brighton ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brighton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brighton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Brighton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Todd Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Fort Lupton (0.4% Native American/Other). Brighton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lochbuie (1.6% Native American/Other), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (3.9% Native American/Other).

Brighton's Multiracial Population

1,726 residents of Brighton, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brighton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Brighton ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brighton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Brighton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Brighton is more Multiracial than neighboring Todd Creek (1.7% Multiracial), Lochbuie (0.9% Multiracial), Fort Lupton (2.6% Multiracial), Commerce City (3.3% Multiracial), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (0.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.