Brighton, New York
Brighton: Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
About
Brighton is a town located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,609 and a population density of 2,350 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,776 inhabitants.
The town was created 211 years ago in 1813.
Quick Facts about Brighton
| Population : | 35,776 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Erie County |
| Postal code : | 14610-14618-14620-14623-14625 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 585 |
| Area : | 15.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,617 feet / 493, 137 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1814 (211 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:12:05 (17th April 2025) |
| Density : | 2,296 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brighton is located at 42°59'28"N 78°50'13"W (42.9911700, -78.8369800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brighton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brighton decreased by 2.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 36,609 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,738 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,960 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,914 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,841 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,645 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,423 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,224 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,127 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,928 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,776 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Brighton
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People born in Brighton (2)
People born in Brighton, including screenwriter Dana Fox, politician Robert L. King, .
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Schools in Brighton
College & universities near Brighton, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457837 | The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda | Tonawanda (NY) | 14150 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brighton, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
Post offices near Brighton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14226 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Brighton , Colorado A city in Adams County, Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the county, in the Denver metropolitan area. Brighton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Brighton Historical Society and the Brighton Museum. with a population of 40,783 people.
- Brighton , New York town in Monroe County, New York, USA with a population of 36,609 people.
- Brighton , Michigan suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States with a population of 18,895 people.
- Brighton , Tennessee town in Tennessee, USA with a population of 2,929 people.
- Brighton , Alabama City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States with a population of 2,824 people.
- Brighton , Illinois village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,967 people.
- Brighton , Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 902 people.
- Brighton , Wisconsin civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 644 people.
- Brighton , Iowa city in Washington County, Iowa, United States with a population of 641 people.
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 254,479 | The second most populous city in New York. |
| Amherst | 120,809 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cheektowaga | 85,452 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Hamburg | 58,800 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| West Seneca | 45,117 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Clarence | 33,026 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Grand Island | 21,767 | Town in New York |
| Lackawanna | 17,632 | City in New York, USA |
| Kenmore | 14,947 | City in Erie County, New York, United States of America |
| Depew | 14,940 | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Tonawanda | 14,755 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Elma | 11,752 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Lancaster | 10,064 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Alden | 9,911 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ellicott | 8,223 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Boston | 8,069 | Town in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Brighton distances to largest New York cities
