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Brightonis a city inLivingston Countyin the U.S. state ofMichigan.As of the2020 census,the city population was 7,446.[4]Brighton forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-BrightonUrban Area.It is one of two incorporated cities in Livingston County and incorporates land that was part ofBrighton,Green Oak,andGenoatownships.
Brighton | |
|---|---|
| City of Brighton | |
Left to right, from top: Downtown Brighton, Brighton City Hall, Old Town Hall, and South Ore Creek | |
 Logo | |
| Motto: "Where quality is a way of life" | |
 Location withinLivingston County | |
  Brighton Location in Michigan  Brighton Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates:42°31′36″N83°47′02″W/ 42.52667°N 83.78389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Settled | 1832 |
| Incorporated | 1867 (village) 1928 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| •Mayor | Kristoffer Tobbe |
| •Mayor pro-tem | James Bohn |
| •Manager | Gretchen Gomolka |
| •Clerk | Tara Brown |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.56 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,446 |
| • Density | 2,118.95/sq mi (818.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48114, 48116 |
| Area code(s) | 248and810 |
| FIPS code | 26-10620[2] |
| GNISfeature ID | 0621987[3] |
| Website | www |
History
editBrighton was established in 1832. It was incorporated as a village in 1867 and as a city in 1928.[5]
Geography
editTopography
editAccording to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has an area of 3.69 square miles (9.56 km2), of which 3.56 square miles (9.22 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.[6]
Transportation
editMajor Thoroughfares
Rail
editClimate
editBrighton exhibits what is known as acontinental climatebiome.Within the heart of theGreat Lakesregion, Brighton weather ranges from warm summers with occasional thunderstorms to cold, dry winters with moderate to heavy snowfall.
| Climate data for Brighton, Michigan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
67 (19) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
92 (33) |
101 (38) |
100 (38) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
78 (26) |
64 (18) |
101 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
33 (1) |
43 (6) |
56 (13) |
68 (20) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
79 (26) |
72 (22) |
59 (15) |
46 (8) |
34 (1) |
57 (14) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14 (−10) |
16 (−9) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
60 (16) |
59 (15) |
51 (11) |
40 (4) |
31 (−1) |
20 (−7) |
38 (3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −23 (−31) |
−16 (−27) |
−9 (−23) |
11 (−12) |
24 (−4) |
33 (1) |
41 (5) |
38 (3) |
26 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
−1 (−18) |
−18 (−28) |
−23 (−31) |
| Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 1.52 (39) |
1.55 (39) |
2.13 (54) |
2.78 (71) |
2.83 (72) |
3.12 (79) |
2.52 (64) |
3.07 (78) |
3.00 (76) |
2.10 (53) |
2.47 (63) |
2.19 (56) |
29.28 (744) |
| Source: WeatherChannel[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 252 | — | |
| 1870 | 454 | 80.2% | |
| 1880 | 803 | 76.9% | |
| 1890 | 741 | −7.7% | |
| 1900 | 781 | 5.4% | |
| 1910 | 767 | −1.8% | |
| 1920 | 800 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,287 | 60.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,353 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,861 | 37.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,282 | 22.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,457 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,268 | 73.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,686 | 33.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,701 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 7,444 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,446 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
The city's median household income in 2009 was $47,668, and the median family income was $77,105.[10]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 thepoverty line,including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over in the 2000 census.
2010 census
editAt the2010 censusthe city had 7,444 people, 3,603 households, and 1,811 families. The population density was 2,091.0 inhabitants per square mile (807.3/km2). There were 3,905 housing units at an average density of 1,096.9 per square mile (423.5/km2). 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%.[11]
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
editAt the2000 censusthe city had 6,701 people, 3,103 households, and 1,746 families. The population density was 1,857.0 inhabitants per square mile (717.0/km2). There were 3,241 housing units at an average density of 898.2 per square mile (346.8/km2). 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%.[2]
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
editThe 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.[12]
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.[13]
Business district
editBrighton, although a small Michigan town, does hold many local businesses. The town's major business districts are downtown and on either side of town. Brighton has two major shopping malls:Brighton Mallon the north side of town off ofI-96Exit 145 is a former enclosed mall which was rebuilt in 1996 as a power center, andGreen Oak Village Placeis 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 entitledDecision Pending,purchased as part of the 2006 Brighton Biennial, generated some controversy and an unsuccessful campaign to relocate the statue.[14][15][16]
Notable people
edit- Tim Alberta,journalist and author[17]
- Harold Falls(1909–2006), ophthalmologic geneticist, died in Brighton
- Drew Henson,quarterback for theHouston Texans,Dallas Cowboys,Minnesota Vikings,andDetroit Lions;attendedBrighton High School
- Jonathon Merrill,defenseman for NHL'sMinnesota Wild;was raised in Brighton[18]
- Kyle Schultz, founder ofMLW Wiffleball
- Mickey Stanley,center fielder for theDetroit Tigers;World Serieschampion (1968); lives in Brighton
- Morgan Trent,cornerback for theCincinnati Bengals,Indianapolis Colts,Jacksonville Jaguars,andWashington Redskins;lived in Brighton
Gallery
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Downtown Brighton, Main St. -
Old Town Hall -
Old Town Hall historical marker -
St. Paul's Episcopal Church -
St. Paul's Episcopal Church historical marker -
The millpond with the "Tridge" in view. -
"Bob" sculpture, Main St. & Grand River Ave. -
Brighton High School's Auditorium and Cafeteria
Education
editBrighton Area Schoolshas two middle schools-Scranton and Maltby,a high school,and four elementary schools.[19]There is roughly ~500 people per graduating class. There is 1 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 & Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy High School (the elementary school is in nearbyHartland, Michigan)
References
edit- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMay 21,2022.
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.Retrieved2008-01-31.
- ^"US Board on Geographic Names".United States Geological Survey.2007-10-25.Retrieved2008-01-31.
- ^"Census.gov".Census.gov.Retrieved2023-05-07.
- ^Romig, Walter (1973).Michigan Place Names.Wayne State University Press.p. 78.ISBN978-0814318386.Retrieved2013-09-26.
- ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon 2012-01-25.Retrieved2012-11-25.
- ^https://www.csx.com/index.cfm/customers/maps/csx-system-map/CSX System Map
- ^"Monthly Weather for Brighton, MI 48114".The Weather Channel.Retrieved2013-09-26.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^American FactFinderArchivedApril 17, 2014, at theWayback Machine
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.Retrieved2012-11-25.
- ^"Welcome to City of Brighton, MI".www.brightoncity.org.Retrieved2022-06-26.
- ^Peal, Wayne (2015)."Brighton-area recreation agency looks to expand programs".
- ^Moorehouse, Buddy (2010)."Woo-hoo! The Ugly Naked Guy is on the move".LivingstonTalk.com.Archived fromthe originalon 2012-01-06.
- ^"Brighton Relocating 'Decision Pending' Statue".myFOXDetroit.com.2010-08-23. Archived fromthe originalon 2010-08-25.
- ^"City Of Brighton City Council Meeting, City Hall, October 7, 2010"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on September 29, 2013.
- ^Colvin, Laura (March 17, 2017)."Brighton, MSU grad now among 'most-respected' young reporters in D.C."Livingston Daily.
- ^Kulfan, Ted (October 9, 2020)."Jon Merrill elated about returning to Michigan, playing for hometown Red Wings".The Detroit News.
- ^"About Us".Brightonk12.2024.