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.

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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 02:19:17 (16th April 2026)
Population growth -1.72% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
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Geography

Brighton is located at 41°10'29"N 91°49'11"W (41.1747400, -91.8196100).

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Weather

78°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 to 15 mph S Thursday

A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Demographics

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
Brighton zip code is 52540. County name: Washington, County fips: 19183
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People born in Brighton (6)

People born in Brighton, including politician Francis W. Cushman, politician William Ward Johnson, Major League Baseball player Lou Nordyke, .

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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 places with the same name (9)

  • Brighton, Colorado A city in Adams County, Colorado. 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, New York town in Monroe County, New York, USA with a population of 35,776 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.

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