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Encyclopedia > Brighton, Alabama

Brighton is a city located in Jefferson County, Alabama. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 3,640. Jefferson County is the most densely populated county in the State of Alabama the county seat being Birmingham. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


Geography

Location of Brighton, Alabama

Brighton is located at 33°26'20" North, 86°56'44" West (33.438958, -86.945442)1. Image File history File links ALMap-doton-Brighton. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,640 people, 1,413 households, and 921 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,003.9/km² (2,599.1/mi²). There are 1,636 housing units at an average density of 451.2/km² (1,168.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 9.01% White, 89.12% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 1,413 households out of which 25.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.9% are married couples living together, 29.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% are non-families. 32.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.29. Marriage may be a relationship and bond between individuals (termed spouses -- a male spouse is a husband and a female spouse, a wife) that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $21,364, and the median income for a family is $27,926. Males have a median income of $24,018 versus $20,192 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,002. 27.2% of the population and 20.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 38.3% of those under the age of 18 and 20.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Brighton (858 words)
Brighton, Alabama, United States [City]; population was 4,518 in 1990; housing units was 1,735 in 1990; location is 33°26'N 86°57'W; land area is 1.40 square miles (896 acres); FIPS code is 9400 [SourceCBP]
Brighton, Colorado, United States [City]; population was 14,203 in 1990; housing units was 5,321 in 1990; location is 39°57'N 104°48'W; land area is 14.95 square miles (9,571 acres); water area is 0.05 square miles (31 acres); FIPS code is 8675 [SourceCBP]
Brighton, Illinois, United States [Village]; population was 2,270 in 1990; housing units was 789 in 1990; location is 39°2'N 90°8'W; land area is 1.51 square miles (969 acres); water area is 0.03 square miles (20 acres); FIPS code is 8264 [SourceCBP]
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