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Brighton, Tennessee, in Tipton county, is 29 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is conveniently located inside the Memphis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,719 people in Brighton.
In Brighton, about 62% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Brighton, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Brighton. The kids here are young and many.
Approximately 23% of Brighton is non-white. In Tennessee, Brighton is known for its racial diversity.
In 2000, Brighton had a median family income of $46,538. Brighton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line.
Approximately 64% of housing in Brighton is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Brighton, 97% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Brighton.
Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Age of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | |  |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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