Brighton, TN population by race
The table below shows Brighton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,268 | 78.80% |
| Black or African American | 540 | 18.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 8 | 0.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 2.15% |
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Brighton population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Brighton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Brighton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Brighton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.80% are white, 18.76% are Black or African American, 0.28% are some other race and 2.15% are multiracial.
Brighton 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Brighton is White with a population of 2,268 (78.80% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 62 (2.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brighton, TN
By ethnicity, 76 (2.64% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,802 (97.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brighton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,197 (78.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Brighton, TN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Brighton's Non-Hispanic population.
Brighton Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,197 | 78.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 540 | 19.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 3 | 0.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 2.21% |
Among the Hispanic population in Brighton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 70 (92.11% of the total Hispanic population).
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Brighton, TN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Brighton's Hispanic population.
Brighton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 70 | 92.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 7.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Brighton, TN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.64% of Brighton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Brighton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 70 (92.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Brighton, TN have?
Brighton, TN has 540 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 18.76% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Brighton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Brighton, TN?
With 97.36% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Brighton.
That being said, with a 18.76% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Brighton.
What is the majority race in Brighton, TN?
With a population of 2,268 (78.80% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Brighton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Brighton, with 18.76% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
