Brighton
City in Adams County, Colorado
Brighton is a city in Adams County, Colorado, with 40,083 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,984 ft (1,519 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Todd Creek, 4.0 miles W.
- 40,083residents (2020 Census)
- 4,984 ftelevation · 1,519 m
- 21.7 sq miland area · 56.3 km²
- 1,845 / sq mipopulation density
- 80601ZIP code
About Brighton
Brighton is a home rule city located in Adams and Weld counties, Colorado, United States. Brighton is the county seat of Adams County and is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Greeley, CO Combined Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The city population was 40,083 at the 2020 United States census with 39,718 residing in Adams County and 365 residing in Weld County.
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Living in Brighton
- Median household income
- $107,679
- Median home value
- $499,500
- Median rent
- $1,779/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Brighton had 40,083 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,083 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,845 per sq mi (712 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brighton at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,083 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.72 sq mi (56.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,984 ft (1,519 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9657° N, 104.7941° W |
| ZIP code | 80601 |
| Official website | brightonco.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0808675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brighton
- Todd Creek4.0 mi W
- Commerce City5.7 mi S
- Lochbuie7.2 mi NE
- Fort Lupton8.2 mi N
- Thornton8.4 mi W
- Aristocrat Ranchettes10.0 mi N
- Northglenn10.6 mi W
- Dacono10.7 mi NW
- Derby10.8 mi SW
- Hudson12.3 mi NE
- Welby12.6 mi SW
- Frederick13.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brighton
What county is Brighton in?
Brighton is in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the population of Brighton, CO?
40,083 people lived in Brighton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brighton, CO?
The ZIP code of Brighton is 80601.
What is the elevation of Brighton?
4,984 feet (1,519 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brighton?
Todd Creek (4.0 mi), Commerce City (5.7 mi), Lochbuie (7.2 mi), Fort Lupton (8.2 mi), Thornton (8.4 mi).
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