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Brighton, Colorado

Introduction to Brighton, Colorado

Brighton, Colorado, in Adams county, is 11 miles NE of Thornton, Colorado and 19 miles NE of Denver, Colorado. The city is conveniently located inside the Denver metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,905 people in Brighton.

Brighton History

Brighton is the county seat of Adams county. According to some sources, the community was named after Brighton, England, while other sources say it was named after Brighton Beach, New York. Brighton was officially incorporated on September 1, 1887.

Brighton and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Vasquez
  • Adams County Historical Society
  • Forney Museum of Transportation
  • Magers Reservoir
  • Benedict Park
  • Barr Lake State Park

Things To Do In Brighton

From Brighton, one can visit Fort Vasquez, which was once an important Native American trading center. The Forney Museum of Transportation, Fort Vasquez Museum, Longmont Museum, and the Miners Museum are also close by. The Magers Reservoir and Higgins Lake are also popular spots. The Benedict Park and the Barr Lake State Park are ideal destinations for a day trip with family and friends.

Brighton Transportation

Denver International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Brighton Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by the Community College of Aurora, the Front Range Community College and Regis University.

High Points

Brighton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Brighton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Brighton, CO

Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population24
Female Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home63
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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