Brighton town, Vermont
Brighton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Brighton town is a geographic entity located in Essex County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,251. The land area covers 52.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,251 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±11.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 554 | ±83 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 992 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 554 | ±83 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 438 | ±80 |
| Median Home Value | $163,900 | ±$38,569 |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | ±$33 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,375 | ±$21,292 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,291 | ±$12,985 |
| Poverty Rate | 22% | ±15.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 257 | ±184 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 468 | ±99 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.9% | ±8.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF BRIGHTON
GUS Population: 1,255 (2024)
ID: 176593
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASST TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 377, ISLAND POND VT 05846-0377
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COUNTY OF ESSEX
GUS Population: 6,037 (2024)
ID: 114394
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY TREASURER SEC TO ASSIST JUDGES
PO BOX 75, GUILDHALL VT 05905-0075
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Island Pond, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brownington, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | West Burke, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | West Charleston, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Derby Line, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Sheffield, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Newark, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Derby, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | North Stratford, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Sutton, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ISLAND POND PUBLIC
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 49 MILL ST. EXT., ISLAND POND, VT, 05846 |
(802) 723-6134
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WEST BURKE
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 123 VT RT 5A, WEST BURKE, VT, 05871 |
(802) 467-3328
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STRATFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 74 MAIN STREET, STRATFORD, NH, 03590 |
(603) 922-9016
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GUILDHALL PUBLIC
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Library | 13.8 mi away | RTE. 102 N, GUILDHALL, VT, 05905 |
(802) 676-3054
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BARTON PUBLIC
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 100 CHURCH ST., BARTON, VT, 05822 |
(802) 525-6524
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JONES MEMORIAL
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 1 WATER ST., ORLEANS, VT, 05860 |
(802) 754-6660
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DAILEY MEMORIAL
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 101 JUNIOR HIGH DR., DERBY, VT, 05829 |
(802) 766-5063
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GLOVER PUBLIC
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 51 BEAN HILL RD, GLOVER, VT, 05839 |
(802) 525-4365
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HASKELL FREE
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 93 CASWELL AVE., DERBY LINE, VT, 05830 |
(802) 873-3022
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GOODRICH MEMORIAL
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 202 MAIN ST., NEWPORT, VT, 05855 |
(802) 334-7902
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ISLAND POND, VT US, located 1.5 miles from Brighton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5° | 3.4° | 13.5° | 2.83" | 25.3" |
| February | 26.6° | 4.0° | 15.3° | 2.27" | 26.1" |
| March | 35.6° | 14.2° | 24.9° | 2.91" | 22.1" |
| April | 49.4° | 28.9° | 39.2° | 3.35" | 5.7" |
| May | 63.5° | 40.9° | 52.2° | 4.12" | 0.4" |
| June | 72.0° | 50.6° | 61.3° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.4° | 55.3° | 65.8° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 74.8° | 53.6° | 64.2° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.7° | 46.2° | 56.9° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.2° | 35.9° | 45.1° | 4.52" | 1.4" |
| November | 41.2° | 25.9° | 33.6° | 3.44" | 8.8" |
| December | 29.7° | 13.5° | 21.6° | 3.23" | 25.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| West Burke village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
| Sutton CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
| East Burke CDP | CDP | 14.9 mi | — |
| Barton village | Village | 15.5 mi | — |
| Orleans village | Village | 16.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5000908725. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.