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Brighton, IA
City in Washington County, Iowa.
Population
588
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
752
ZIP codes
0
Brighton and its ZIP codes
Brighton at a glance
- Brighton is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,481 a year, 33% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,900 (55% below Iowa) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Brighton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brighton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,481
Poverty rate
29.7%
Median home value
$92,900
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (147), Irish Americans (83), French Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Brighton.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,644
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $7,058 per person
How people get to work
Brighton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brighton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brighton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Brighton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant PlainCity | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| CoppockCity | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| WaylandCity | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| RichlandCity | 9 mi | 1 |
| WashingtonCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| West ChesterCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| TrentonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Maharishi Vedic CityCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| LockridgeCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PackwoodCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| FairfieldCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| OllieCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| OldsCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| KeotaCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SwedesburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brighton, IA in?
- Brighton is in Washington County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Brighton, IA?
- About 588 people live in Brighton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brighton?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Plain (2.8 mi), Coppock (5.6 mi), Wayland (8.7 mi), Richland (9 mi), Washington (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023