Brighton, New York
Brighton: Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
About
Brighton is a town located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,609 and a population density of 2,350 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,776 inhabitants.
The town was created 210 years ago in 1813.
Quick Facts about Brighton
| Population : | 35,776 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Erie County |
| Postal code : | 14610-14618-14620-14623-14625 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 585 |
| Area : | 15.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,617 feet / 493, 137 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1814 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:35:33 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 2,296 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brighton is located at 42°59'28"N 78°50'13"W (42.9911700, -78.8369800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brighton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brighton decreased by 2.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 36,609 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,738 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,960 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,914 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,841 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,645 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,423 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,224 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,127 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,928 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,776 | -0.42% | estimation process |
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People born in Brighton (2)
People born in Brighton, including screenwriter Dana Fox, politician Robert L. King, .
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Schools in Brighton
College & universities near Brighton, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457837 | The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda | Tonawanda (NY) | 14150 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brighton, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
Post offices near Brighton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14226 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Brighton , Victoria with a population of 22,742 people.
- Brighton , Queensland with a population of 9,361 people.
- Brighton , Tasmania with a population of 4,008 people.
- Brighton , South Australia with a population of 3,465 people.
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 254,479 | The second most populous city in New York. |
| Amherst | 120,809 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cheektowaga | 85,452 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Hamburg | 58,800 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| West Seneca | 45,117 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Clarence | 33,026 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Grand Island | 21,767 | Town in New York |
| Lackawanna | 17,632 | City in New York, USA |
| Kenmore | 14,947 | City in Erie County, New York, United States of America |
| Depew | 14,940 | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Tonawanda | 14,755 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Elma | 11,752 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Lancaster | 10,064 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Alden | 9,911 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ellicott | 8,223 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Boston | 8,069 | Town in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Brighton distances to largest New York cities
