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Brighton is a city in Livingston County in the U.S. state of
Michigan Michigan ( ) is a peninsular U.S. state, state in the Great Lakes region, Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest, Upper Midwestern United States. It shares water and land boundaries with Minnesota to the northwest, Wisconsin to the west, ...
. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,446. Brighton forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton
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. It is one of two incorporated cities in Livingston County and incorporates land that was part of
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, Green Oak, and
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townships.


History

Brighton was established in 1832. It was incorporated as a village in 1867 and as a city in 1928.


Geography


Topography

According to the
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, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water.


Transportation

Major Thoroughfares * * * Grand River Avenue


Rail

* CSXT


Climate

Brighton exhibits what is known as a
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. Within the heart of the
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region, Brighton weather ranges from warm summers with occasional thunderstorms to cold, dry winters with moderate to heavy snowfall.


Demographics

The city's median household income in 2009 was $47,668, and the median family income was $77,105. Males had a median income of $48,554 versus $30,877 for females. The city's per capita income was $29,781. Brighton's surrounding townships and communities, such as Brighton and Genoa Township, have median household incomes in excess of $90,000, making it one of the more prosperous places in Michigan. About 3.0% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the
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, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over in the 2000 census.


2010 census

At the 2010 census the city had 7,444 people, 3,603 households, and 1,811 families. The population density was . There were 3,905 housing units at an average density of . The city's racial makeup was 96.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3%. There were 3,603 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.7% were non-families. 42.7% of households were one person and 19.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 43.4 years. 19% of the city's population was under age 18; 7.1% was between age 18 and 24; 26% was from age 25 to 44; 26.1% was from 45 to 64, and 21.7% were age 65 or older. The city's gender makeup was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.


2000 census

At the 2000 census the city had 6,701 people, 3,103 households, and 1,746 families. The population density was . There were 3,241 housing units at an average density of . The city's racial makeup was 99.76% White, 0.034% African American, 0.042% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.0093% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48%. There were 3,103 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% were non-families. 37.8% of households were one person and 15.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.87. 21.7% of the city's population was under age 18, 8.5% was from age 18 to 24, 31.9% was from age 25 to 44, 21.4% was from age 45 to 64, and 16.6% was age 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.


Government

The city of Brighton's wastewater treatment plant facility is in Hamburg Township and services the city of Brighton and parts of Genoa, Brighton, and Hamburg townships. The city's two water plants also serve the city and parts of Genoa, Brighton, and Hamburg townships. Fire service for the city is provided through a separate governmental entity called the Brighton Area Fire Authority, which also serves the Townships of Brighton and Genoa. Library services for the city are provided through a separate governmental entity called the Brighton District Library, which also serves the townships of Brighton, Genoa, and Green Oak. Recreation services for the city are provided through a separate governmental entity called the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority, which also serves the townships of Brighton, Genoa, and Green Oak, as well as the Brighton Area Schools.


Business district

Though small, Brighton has many local businesses. Its major business districts are downtown and on either side of town. Brighton has two major shopping malls: Brighton Mall on the north side of town off of I-96 Exit 145 is a former enclosed mall that was rebuilt in 1996 as a power center, and Green Oak Village Place is a lifestyle center complex on the east side of town. Several initiatives to revitalize downtown, such as streetscape improvements and displayed art, have been well received. A bronze nude, '' Decision Pending'', purchased as part of the 2006 Brighton Biennial, generated some controversy and an unsuccessful campaign to relocate it.


Notable people

* Tim Alberta, journalist and author * Aaron Dilloway, experimental musician and owner of Hanson Records * Harold Falls (1909–2006), ophthalmologic geneticist, died in Brighton * Drew Henson, quarterback for the
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, and
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; attended Brighton High School * Jonathon Merrill, defenseman for NHL's
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; was raised in Brighton * Kyle Schultz, founder of MLW Wiffleball * Mickey Stanley, center fielder for the
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;
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champion (
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); lives in Brighton * Morgan Trent, cornerback for the
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, and
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; lived in Brighton


Gallery

Image: Downtown_Brighton_Michigan_Main_Street.JPG, Downtown Brighton, Main St. Image:Old_Town_Hall_Brighton_Michigan.JPG , Old Town Hall Image: Old_Town_Hall_Historic_Marker_Brighton.JPG, Old Town Hall historical marker Image:Saint_Paul's_Episcopal_Church_Brighton_Michigan.JPG , St. Paul's Episcopal Church Image: Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Historical Marker Brighton Michigan.JPG, St. Paul's Episcopal Church historical marker Image: Brighton_Michigan_Millpond_Park.JPG, The millpond with the "Tridge" in view. Image:Bob_Sculpture_Brighton_Michigan.JPG, "Bob" sculpture, Main St. & Grand River Ave. Image:Brighton_High_School_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts.JPG, Brighton High School's Auditorium and Cafeteria


Education

Brighton Area Schools has two middle schools—Scranton and Maltby— a high school, and four elementary schools. There are about 500 people per graduating class. There is one private high school, Livingston Christian High School. There are four private elementary and middle schools: Cornerstone Church And School, Holy Sprit Academy, and Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School. There are two charter Schools, Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School and Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy High School (the elementary school is in nearby Hartland, Michigan).


References


External links

* {{Authority control Cities in Livingston County, Michigan Populated places established in 1832 1832 establishments in Michigan Territory