Brighton, CO Employment

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5%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
35%
Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexBrightonColoradoNational
Income per capita$31,348$33,230$29,829
Median household income$74,813$62,520$55,322
Median income owner occupied$91,600$79,776$70,586
Median income renter occupied$51,813$39,538$35,192
Median earnings male$43,630$40,003$36,919
Median earnings female$35,377$27,854$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%4.0%4.7%
Poverty level8.6%12.2%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Brighton is 5% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Brighton is 35% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Brighton is 38% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Brighton is 43% lower than the national average

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      $49,870 $74,813 $149,626
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      $41,675 $62,520 $125,040
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Brighton median earnings by income bracket

      Brighton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry15.1%15.1%
      Manufacturing sector12.2%12.2%
      Financial & insurance services1.8%1.8%
      Wholesale & retail services15.5%15.5%
      Public administration5.3%5.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.1%10.1%
      Education, health & social services8.0%8.0%
      Other28.7%28.7%

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      Brighton, CO38,355$74,81335.2%

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      Source: The Brighton, CO employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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