Demographics & People — Brighton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,536 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
|---|
| Median Age | 37.7 |
|---|
| Total Households | 852 |
|---|
| Family Households | 675 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.0372 (relatively homogeneous) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,440 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 9 |
|---|
| Asian | 0 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| German | 898 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 605 |
| Irish | 557 |
| English | 286 |
| Other groups | 145 |
| American | 141 |
| Italian | 93 |
| French (except Basque) | 78 |
| Hungarian | 49 |
| Scottish | 47 |
Language
| English Only | 2,355 |
|---|
| Spanish | 0 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 2,367 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 169 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 1,737 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.8 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brighton, Illinois.
