Brighton, Iowa
Brighton: city in Washington County, Iowa, United States
About
Brighton is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 652. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 641 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brighton
| Population | 641 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Different from | Brighton |
| Postal code | 52540 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1747,-91.8196 |
| Altitude | 755 feet / 230 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:05:20 (31st May 2026) |
| Population growth | -1.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Brighton is located at 41°10'29"N 91°49'11"W (41.1747400, -91.8196100).
Brighton map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Brighton decreased by 1.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 652 | - | census |
| 2011 | 655 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 656 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 658 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 658 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 656 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 656 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 656 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 646 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 640 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 641 | 0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Brighton (6)
People born in Brighton, including politician Francis W. Cushman, politician William Ward Johnson, Major League Baseball player Lou Nordyke, .
More notable people
- Mila Tupper Maynard (American Unitarian minister, writer, social reformer and suffragist) she was born in 26/01/1864
- Kate Tupper Galpin (educator and woman's club leader) she was born in 03/08/1855
- Mary Creegan Roark she was born in 01/09/1861
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brighton, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153861 | Maharishi University of Management | Fairfield (IA) | 52557 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brighton, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Brighton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Post Office | Brighton (IA) | 52540 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kalona | 2,560 | Town in the U. |
| Wellman | 1,401 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Washington | 1,131 | City in Washington County, Kansas |
| Riverside | 1,021 | City in Washington County, Iowa, USA |
| Ainsworth | 577 | Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Crawfordsville | 267 | City in Washington County, Iowa |
| West Chester | 147 | Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America |