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Brighton, TN
Town in Tipton County, Tennessee.
Population
2,889
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
894
ZIP codes
0
Brighton and its ZIP codes
Brighton at a glance
- Brighton is about 5.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,882, 16% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,100 (25% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,204 a month.
Local data for Brighton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brighton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,882
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$214,100
Median rent
$1,204/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (500), German Americans (208), Mexican Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tipton County. PPP loans are for Brighton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,585
11,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$391M
FY 2026, $6,406 per person
How people get to work
Brighton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brighton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brighton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Brighton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtokaTown | 4.1 mi | 12.1 |
| MunfordCity | 5.4 mi | 9.5 |
| BurlisonTown | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Gilt EdgeCity | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| GarlandTown | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CovingtonCity | 8.3 mi | 11.4 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.4 |
| BradenTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| MasonTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| GallawayCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| MillingtonCity | 13 mi | 22.4 |
| LakelandCity | 15 mi | 23.5 |
| ArlingtonTown | 16 mi | 23.8 |
| HenningTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| BartlettCity | 17 mi | 32.3 |
| Wilson, ARCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brighton, TN in?
- Brighton is in Tipton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Brighton, TN?
- About 2,889 people live in Brighton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brighton?
- Nearby places include Atoka (4.1 mi), Munford (5.4 mi), Burlison (6.1 mi), Gilt Edge (6.2 mi), Garland (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023