Brighton

Town in Essex County, Vermont

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Brighton is a town in Essex County, Vermont, with 1,157 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,198 ft (365 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Island Pond, 1.4 miles NW.

About Brighton

Brighton is a town in Essex County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,157 at the 2020 census.

Brighton is part of the Berlin, NH-VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Brighton

Median household income
$47,375
Median home value
$163,900
Median rent
$775/mo
Median age
45.2
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Brighton, VT population

Brighton had 1,157 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,157
Density22 per sq mi (8 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brighton at a glance

StateVermont (VT)
CountyEssex County
TypeTown
Population1,157 (2020)
Land area52.87 sq mi (136.9 km²)
Water area1.48 sq mi (3.83 km²)
Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Coordinates44.7966° N, 71.8700° W
ZIP code05846
Census code (GEOID)5000908725

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Brighton

What county is Brighton in?

Brighton is in Essex County, Vermont.

What is the population of Brighton, VT?

1,157 people lived in Brighton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Brighton, VT?

The ZIP code of Brighton is 05846.

What is the elevation of Brighton?

1,198 feet (365 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Brighton?

Island Pond (1.4 mi), Newark (5.4 mi), Westmore (6.6 mi), Morgan (7.7 mi), Charleston (9.2 mi).

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