Demographics & People — Brighton, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 41,196 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~44,100 |
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| Median Age | 34.0 |
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| Total Households | 13,365 |
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| Family Households | 9,826 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5189 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25,944 |
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| Black or African American | 1,214 |
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| Asian | 873 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15,869 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,794 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 15,674 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,568 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,516 |
| German | 6,884 |
| Irish | 3,389 |
| English | 2,571 |
| Italian | 1,878 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,749 |
| American | 1,421 |
Language
| English Only | 30,508 |
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| Spanish | 7,041 |
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| Population 5+ | 38,591 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,995 |
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| Population 18+ | 29,324 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.4% |
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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, Colorado.
