Brighton, Michigan
Brighton: suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
About
Brighton is a city located in the county of Livingston in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,791 and a population density of 1,866 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,895 inhabitants.
The city was created 194 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Brighton
| Population | 18,895 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Livingston County |
| Postal code | 48114,48115,48116 |
| Phone Area Codes | 810 248 |
| Area | 9.53 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5295,-83.7802 |
| Altitude | 925 feet / 282 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1832 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 00:52:56 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,982 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Brighton is located at 42°31'46"N 83°46'49"W (42.5294800, -83.7802200).
Brighton map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brighton
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Brighton increased by 5.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,791 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,845 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,888 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,045 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,294 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,435 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,554 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,692 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,787 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,865 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,895 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Brighton
1Brighton City Hall
200 N 1st St, Brighton, MI 48116 View details
Phone: +18102271911 | Website available
People born in Brighton (10)
People born in Brighton, including basketball player Chris Grimm, football player Cullen Finnerty, football player Dave Pearson, .
More notable people
- Loren Carpenter (American computer graphics researcher) he was born in 07/02/1947
- Alex McMurtry (American gymnast) she was born in 08/12/1996
- Damon Whitten (American ice hockey coach) he was born in 05/04/1977
- Cooper Marody (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/12/1996
- Joel L'Esperance (ice hockey player) he was born in 18/08/1995
- Natalie Neaton (American soccer player) she was born in 24/05/1974
- William Dely (American art director) he was born in 15/08/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brighton, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261676 | Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton | Brighton (MI) | 48116 |
| 477002 | Brighton Institute of Cosmetology | Brighton (MI) | 48116-8360 |
| 169327 | Cleary University | Howell (MI) | 48843 |
| 468024 | South University-Novi | Novi (MI) | 48377 |
| 170976 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor (MI) | 48109 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brighton, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARB | Ann Arbor station | 325 Depot Street | RAIL |
| PNT | Pontiac Transportation Center | 51000 Woodward Avenue | RAIL |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| BMM | Birmingham, Michigan | 449 South Eton St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Brighton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Post Office | Brighton (MI) | 48116 |
| Hamburg Post Office | Hamburg (MI) | 48139 |
| Lakeland Post Office | Lakeland (MI) | 48143 |
| Whitmore Lak Post Office | Whitmore Lake (MI) | 48189 |
| South Lyon Post Office | South Lyon (MI) | 48178 |
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, 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 Livingston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Livingston County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 21,835 | Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States |
| Green Oak | 18,993 | Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan |
| Hartland | 15,207 | Township in Livingston County, Michigan |
| Howell | 7,247 | Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Whitmore Lake | 6,423 | City in Michigan, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 3,719 | Charter township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Unadilla | 3,472 | Township in Livingston County, Michigan |
| Cohoctah | 3,351 | Township in Livingston County, Michigan |
| Fowlerville | 2,902 | Village located in Livingston County |
| Pinckney | 2,425 | City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Brighton distances to largest Michigan cities