Brighton Township, Michigan Demographics

The total population of Brighton township is estimated to be 19,137 with 9,799 males (51.20%) and 9,338 females (48.80%). There are 461 less females than males in Brighton township.
The median household income in Brighton township was $120,129 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,433(1.18%) from $121,562 in 2020. This income is 161.02% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Brighton township sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $150,201. Overall, the median household income for the township of Brighton township stands at $120,129.
In Brighton township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $69,923 for males and $34,360 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $99,902 for males and $64,335 for females.
In Brighton township, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 6 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $228,579, while Some Other Race households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $90,526.
In 2022, the population of Brighton township was 19,251, a 0.22% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Brighton township's population was 19,209, an increase of 0.32% compared to a population of 19,148 in 2020.
The median age in Brighton Township, Michigan is 43.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.06% were under the age of 15, 16.92% aged 15 to 29, 48.66% aged 30 to 64, 14.95% aged 65 to 84, and 1.40% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Brighton township population: 93.20% are White, 0.71% are Black or African American, 0.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.82% are Asian, 0.39% are some other race and 3.60% are multiracial.