Demographics & People — Brighton, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 36,633 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~37,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 15,904 |
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| Family Households | 8,588 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28,165 |
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| Black or African American | 2,140 |
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| Asian | 3,559 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,804 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,446 |
| Irish | 6,294 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,950 |
| German | 5,691 |
| English | 4,452 |
| Italian | 4,440 |
| Polish | 1,896 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,791 |
| American | 1,626 |
| Russian | 1,614 |
Language
| English Only | 29,848 |
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| Spanish | 727 |
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| Population 5+ | 35,067 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,186 |
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| Population 18+ | 29,966 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.6% |
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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, New York.
