Brighton, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Brighton. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.26 km2. The town has a population density of 72.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Brighton town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Brighton location on the map. View in Google Map

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Brighton

Cek lokasi di Google Maps »

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Brighton has a population of around 163 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -13.30%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
188163 --13.30%

Population By Genders

The male population of Brighton is around 80 while the female population is around 80.

Of the 163 total population in Brighton, the largest gender is female with around 80 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
8080 -0.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Brighton has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 24.20% of the total population. The town median age is 57.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population60 59.60%55 55.20% 6.71%58 57.60%
Average age of the population52 51.60%48 48.40% 5.81%50 50.00%
60 to 64 years15 18.80%25 31.30% 40.00%40 24.20%
65 to 69 years15 18.80%10 12.50% 33.33%25 15.20%
55 to 59 years10 12.50%10 12.50% 0.00%20 12.10%
50 to 54 years5 6.30%10 12.50% 50.00%15 9.10%
10 to 14 years5 6.30%5 6.30% 0.00%10 6.10%
40 to 44 years5 6.30%0 0.00% 100.00%10 6.10%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%5 6.30% 100.00%5 3.00%
5 to 9 years5 6.30%5 6.30% 0.00%5 3.00%
15 to 19 years5 6.30%5 6.30% 0.00%5 3.00%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%5 6.30% 100.00%5 3.00%
35 to 39 years5 6.30%5 6.30% 0.00%5 3.00%
45 to 49 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.00%
70 to 74 years5 6.30%5 6.30% 0.00%5 3.00%
75 to 79 years5 6.30%0 0.00% 100.00%5 3.00%
25 to 29 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%5 6.30% 100.00%0 0.00%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 66.70% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over, account for 66.70% and 21.20%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Brighton are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Explore Brighton Through Videos

Population of Brighton by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Brighton is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Brighton is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 38.10% of the total population, followed by Caucasian (White) (28.57%), Newfoundlander (16.67%), Canadian (11.90%), and Irish (11.90%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Mi'kmaq, Jewish, Punjabi, Vietnamese, and Arab.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English42.86%33.33%38.10%
Caucasian (White)19.05%33.33%28.57%
Newfoundlander19.05%19.05%16.67%
Canadian14.29%14.29%11.90%
Irish9.52%14.29%11.90%
Mi'kmaq9.52%0.00%4.76%
Jewish0.00%0.00%0.00%
Punjabi0.00%0.00%0.00%
Vietnamese0.00%0.00%0.00%
Arab0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 70 of Brighton's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 28.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 10.70% of the population. 1 person, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.15%, 3.55%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons4028.55%
3 persons1510.70%
1 person107.15%
4 persons53.55%
5 or more persons00.00%

Income in Brighton

Analyzing income distribution in Brighton can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Brighton is $0.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Brighton population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Brighton's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Brighton

This data sheds light on the distribution of Brighton residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

39.15% or most of the Brighton population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 36.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.85% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 6.85% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree457011539.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate556011036.55%
No certificate, diploma or degree30357022.85%
Bachelor's degree or higher020206.85%

Employment in Brighton

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Brighton. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 22.86% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate37.14%
Unemployment rate22.86%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Brighton's population (around 47.60%) are working temporary position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed0010

Employment Industry Sectors

The Brighton industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Brighton is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Brighton has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the construction sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 14%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction20019%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction15014%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting10010%
Manufacturing01010%
Retail trade01010%
Public administration01010%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work20153046.20%
Worked at home0101523.10%
No fixed workplace address1501523.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Brighton residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Brighton residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Brighton spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes40.00%
Less than 15 minutes30.00%
30 to 44 minutes20.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Brightonshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Brighton's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
79.31%
Married or living common-law
20.69%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Brighton. About 165 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English165
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Brighton is predominantly Christian. About 200 of its population is Christian (95 males and 95 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian95.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%