Editing Brighton, Michigan

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{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Brighton
|official_name            = City of Brighton
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|motto                    = "Where quality is a way of life"

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|government_type          = [[Council–manager government|Council–manager]]
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = Kristoffer Tobbe

|leader_title1            = [[Pro tempore|Mayor pro-tem]]
|leader_name1             = James Bohn
|leader_title2            = [[City manager|Manager]]
|leader_name2             = Gretchen Gomolka
|leader_title3            = [[Municipal clerk|Clerk]]
|leader_name3             = Tara Brown
|established_title        = Settled
|established_date         = 1832
|established_title1       = Incorporated 
|established_date1        = 1867 (village)<br>1928 (city)

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|population_total         = 7446
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|postal_code              = 48114, 48116
|area_code                = [[Area code 248|248]] and [[Area code 810|810]]
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|blank_info               = 26-10620<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
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|website                  = {{URL|www.brightoncity.org}}
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'''Brighton''' is a city in [[Livingston County, Michigan|Livingston County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 7,446.<ref>{{Cite web   |title=Census.gov |url=https://www.census.gov/en.html |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Census.gov |language=EN-US}}</ref> Brighton forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton [[List of United States urban areas|Urban Area]]. It is one of two incorporated cities in Livingston County and incorporates land that was part of [[Brighton Township, Michigan|Brighton]], [[Green Oak Township, Michigan|Green Oak]], and [[Genoa Township, Michigan|Genoa]] townships.

==History==
Brighton was established in 1832. It was incorporated as a village in 1867 and as a city in 1928.<ref>{{cite book |first=Walter |last=Romig |title=Michigan Place Names |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |year=1973 |page=78 |isbn=978-0814318386 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Y-FPXEGRo-YC&pg=PA78 |access-date = 2013-09-26}}</ref>

==Geography==

=== Topography ===
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|3.69|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|3.56|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.13|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-11-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Transportation===

'''Major Thoroughfares'''
*{{jct|country=USA|I|96}}
*{{jct|state=MI|US|23}}
*[[Grand River Avenue]]

==== Rail ====

* [[CSX Transportation|CSXT]]<ref>https://www.csx.com/index.cfm/customers/maps/csx-system-map/ CSX System Map</ref>

===Climate===

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

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|location = Brighton, Michigan
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|Jan record high F = 66
|Feb record high F = 67
|Mar record high F = 79
|Apr record high F = 86
|May record high F = 92
|Jun record high F = 101
|Jul record high F = 100
|Aug record high F = 98
|Sep record high F = 96
|Oct record high F = 88
|Nov record high F = 78
|Dec record high F = 64
|Jan high F = 30
|Feb high F = 33
|Mar high F = 43
|Apr high F = 56
|May high F = 68
|Jun high F = 77
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|Aug high F = 79
|Sep high F = 72
|Oct high F = 59
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|Oct low F = 40
|Nov low F = 31
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|Jan record low F = −23
|Feb record low F = −16
|Mar record low F = −9
|Apr record low F = 11
|May record low F = 24
|Jun record low F = 33
|Jul record low F = 41
|Aug record low F = 38
|Sep record low F = 26
|Oct record low F = 16
|Nov record low F = −1
|Dec record low F = −18
|Jan precipitation inch = 1.52
|Feb precipitation inch = 1.55
|Mar precipitation inch = 2.13
|Apr precipitation inch = 2.78
|May precipitation inch = 2.83
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.12
|Jul precipitation inch = 2.52
|Aug precipitation inch = 3.07
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.00
|Oct precipitation inch = 2.10
|Nov precipitation inch = 2.47
|Dec precipitation inch = 2.19
|year precipitation inch= 29.28
|source 1 = WeatherChannel<ref name=WeatherChannel>{{cite web
|url =http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/sports/wxclimatology/monthly/48114
|title =Monthly Weather for Brighton, MI 48114
|work =[[The Weather Channel]]
|access-date = 2013-09-26
}}</ref>
|date=August 2010
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 252
|1870= 454
|1880= 803
|1890= 741
|1900= 781
|1910= 767
|1920= 800
|1930= 1287
|1940= 1353
|1950= 1861
|1960= 2282
|1970= 2457
|1980= 4268
|1990= 5686
|2000= 6701
|2010= 7444
|2020= 7446
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
The city's median household income in 2009 was $47,668, and the median family income was $77,105.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=16000US2610620&_geoContext=01000US|04000US26|05000US26093|06000US2609310640&_street=&_county=brighton&_cityTown=brighton&_state=04000US26&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=ACS_2009_5YR_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null:null&_keyword=&_industry= American FactFinder<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417022409/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=16000US2610620&_geoContext=01000US |date=April 17, 2014 }}</ref> 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 [[poverty line]], 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 United States Census|2010 census]] the city had 7,444 people, 3,603 households, and 1,811 families. The population density was {{convert|2091.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,905 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1096.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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%.<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-25}}</ref>

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 United States Census|2000 census]] the city had 6,701 people, 3,103 households, and 1,746 families. The population density was {{convert|1,857.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,241 housing units at an average density of {{convert|898.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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%.<ref name="GR2" />

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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to City of Brighton, MI |url=https://www.brightoncity.org/services___departments/utilities/index.php |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=www.brightoncity.org}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peal |first=Wayne |date=2015 |title=Brighton-area recreation agency looks to expand programs |url=https://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/2015/06/21/selcra-livingston-recreation-authority/29035723/}}</ref>

==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 [[Interstate 96|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://livingstontalk.com/editor-picks/woo-hoo-the-ugly-naked-guy-is-on-the-move/ |title=Woo-hoo! The Ugly Naked Guy is on the move |last=Moorehouse |first=Buddy |year=2010 |work=LivingstonTalk.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106190210/http://livingstontalk.com/editor-picks/woo-hoo-the-ugly-naked-guy-is-on-the-move/ |archive-date=2012-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/brighton-relocating-decision-pending-statue-20100823-wpms |title=Brighton Relocating 'Decision Pending' Statue |work=myFOXDetroit.com |date=2010-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825195539/http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/brighton-relocating-decision-pending-statue-20100823-wpms |archive-date=2010-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://brightoncity.org/ReferenceDesk/AgendasMinutes/Council/2010/100710.pdf |title=City Of Brighton City Council Meeting, City Hall, October 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929014114/http://brightoncity.org/ReferenceDesk/AgendasMinutes/Council/2010/100710.pdf |archive-date=September 29, 2013 }}</ref>

== Notable people ==
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* [[Tim Alberta]], journalist and author<ref>{{Cite news |last=Colvin |first=Laura |date=March 17, 2017 |title=Brighton, MSU grad now among 'most-respected' young reporters in D.C. |url=https://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/2017/03/17/brighton-msu-grad-now-among-most-respected-young-reporters-dc/98820230/ |work=Livingston Daily}}</ref>
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* [[Aaron Dilloway]], experimental musician and owner of [[Hanson Records]]
* [[Harold Falls]] (1909–2006), ophthalmologic geneticist, died in Brighton
* [[Drew Henson]], quarterback for the [[Houston Texans]], [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Minnesota Vikings]], and [[Detroit Lions]]; attended [[Brighton High School (Brighton, Michigan)|Brighton High School]]
* [[Jon Merrill (ice hockey)|Jonathon Merrill]], defenseman for NHL's [[Minnesota Wild]]; was raised in Brighton<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kulfan |first=Ted |date=October 9, 2020 |title=Jon Merrill elated about returning to Michigan, playing for hometown Red Wings |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2020/10/09/jon-merrill-elated-returning-michigan-playing-hometown-red-wings/5941966002/ |work=[[The Detroit News]]}}</ref>
* Kyle Schultz, founder of [[MLW (wiffle ball)|MLW Wiffleball]]
* [[Mickey Stanley]], center fielder for the [[Detroit Tigers]]; [[World Series]] champion ([[1968 World Series|1968]]); lives in Brighton
* [[Morgan Trent]], cornerback for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and [[Washington Redskins]]; lived in Brighton

==Gallery==
<gallery class="center">
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 (Brighton, Michigan)|Brighton High School]]'s Auditorium and Cafeteria
</gallery>

==Education==
[[Brighton Area Schools]] has two middle schools—Scranton and Maltby—[[Brighton High School (Brighton, Michigan)|a high school]], and four elementary schools.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=About Us |url=https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/10 |website=Brightonk12}}</ref> 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==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.brightoncity.org/}}

{{Livingston County, Michigan}}
{{Adjacent communities|North=[[Hartland, Michigan]]|South-west=[[Pinckney, Michigan]]|South-east=[[South Lyon, Michigan]]|EAST=[[Milford, Michigan]]|Centre=Brighton|North-west=[[Howell, Michigan]]|South=[[Whitmore Lake, Michigan]]}}{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in Livingston County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1832]]
[[Category:1832 establishments in Michigan Territory]]