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Living Well In Brighton
Brighton was incorporated as a city in 1880 after being founded as a stage stop, known as Hughes Station on the main road between Denver and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Later, the community became an important stop on the railroad and a farming and commercial center. The first school in Brighton was created in 1884.Location:
22 miles northeast of downtown Denver
Elevation:
4982
This Denver suburb sits along the banks of the South Platte River.
Today, one of Brighton's most popular attractions is the Murray Corn Maze. This maze, with a different complex design each year, has four miles of twisting trails across 15 acres of tall corn. At Barr Lake State Park where visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing (we have nesting Bald Eagles!), jogging, horseback-riding, biking, and fishing. The park is also home to the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, with over 300 different species.
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Brighton Stats
The population of 80601 is 44,612.
That's #1941 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
62% of the population is white, which is 12 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 80601 is $52,570, which is $22,872 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $167,100. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 112% from the typical value.
Men make up 40% of the population, and the typical age in this part of CO is 32.9.
Stats about: Brighton, CO
Population: 44,612Number of Households: 11,686
Average House Value: $167,100
Average Income per Household: $52,570
Elevation: 4,983 ft
Population Breakdown:
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Wanna talk about the weather?
Current weather conditions in Brighton, CO (80601)
Local Pollen Reports
32°F (Feels like 23°F)
Last update: 11/24/09 9:53 PM MST
Humidity: 44%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 12°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.16in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 27°F
Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sunset: 4:37 PM
Wednesday
Nov 25
N/A
High: 48°F
Low: 31°F
Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sunset: 4:36 PM
Thursday
Nov 26
Partly Cloudy
High: 58°F
Low: 35°F
Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sunset: 4:36 PM
Friday
Nov 27
Partly Cloudy
High: 59°F
Low: 32°F
Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sunset: 4:36 PM
Hometown Pride
Vintage Brighton (Pink) Women's Plus Size V-Neck D
Price: 29.99 
Retro Brighton (Red) Cap
Price: 20.99
Brighton Faded (Red) Men's Sleeveless Tee
Price: 18.99
Vintage Brighton (Red) Large Mug
Price: 15.99
Vintage Brighton (Red) Golf Shirt
Price: 22.99
Explore Brighton
- Brighton Home Page
- Learn More
- Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
- A bird watcher's paradise located at Barr Lake State Park.
- Murray Corn Maze
- One of the top corn mazes in the nation.
- The Wildlife Sanctuary
- Home to rescued bears, big cats, and more.
- Berry Patch Farms
- Pick your own USDA Certified Organic produce and flowers, take a tour of the farm, or shop in their organic store.
"I love the breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains from Brighton."
The Great State Of Colorado
Colorado ( or )Colorado, Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary is a U.S. state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. It may also be considered to be part of the Western and Northwestern regions of the United States. In many cases Eastern Colorado is considered part of the Midwestern United States. Colorado entered statehood in 1876 and was nicknamed the ?Centennial State?. It is bordered to the north by Wyoming, to the south by New Mexico and Oklahoma, at the southwest corner by Arizona, to the east by Nebraska and Kansas and to the west by Utah.
The state is well known for its magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers, lakes and plains. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 4,939,456 in 2008, a 14% increase since the U.S. Census 2000. Denver is the capital of Colorado and the state's most populous city. Residents of Colorado are properly known as "Coloradans", although the archaic term "Coloradoan" is still used.
A Year In Brighton
Activites for every season
Festival Of Lights Parade
A Taste of Brighton
The Adams Couty Fair
The Brighton Festival of Lights Parade
A Holiday Tradition
Movie Times
At the Brighton Pavillions
- Ninja Assassin
- A rogue assassin joins forces with a Europol agent to bring down a clan of hired killers.
- Old Dogs
- Two middle-aged business partners' lives are turned upside down in the care of 7-year old twins.
- The Road
- A father (Viggo Mortensen) and son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) wander through a post-apocalyptic world.
- The Princess and the Frog - Opens Limited Wed., Nov. 25
- A fairy tale centered on a young girl named Princess Tiana who lives in New Orleans' French Quarter...
- Me and Orson Welles - Opens Limited Wed., Nov. 25
- A high-school student gets a part in Orson Welles' famous production of ``Julius Caesar.''
More Things To Do In Brighton
- Wagon Wheel Skating Rink
- Brighton Rec Center
- Platte River Trail
- The Brighton Pavillions Theaters, Dining, and More.
- Buffalo Run Golf Couse
- Adams County Museum
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- St. Vrain's Fort
Essential Northern Colorado
Jobs Available In Brighton
- US Brighton Operator Assistant II - Logging and Perf
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Longhopes Donkey Rescue
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Our mission is to rescue, shelter, rehabilitate and find permanent homes for donkeys that would otherwise be destroyed for meat consumption overseas. These animals are often shipped in horrific conditions to processors outside of the US - many die fr...
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The Western Meadowlark
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The Western Meadowlark has one of the most beautiful and melodious mating calls of all North American birds. They also happen to possess uncomparably beautiful breast plumage in shades of sunshine that only nature could create. I look forward to the...
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Music On The Rocks
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Red Rocks is the world's premier outdoor concert venue. The natural acoustic quality and gorgeous setting is unparalleled. The site of U2's famous "Under A Blood Red Sky" concert, seeing a concert "On The Rocks" is a dream for many a music fan while...
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The Wild Animal Sanctuary
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Saving One Animal May Not Change The World But Surely, For That One Animal... The World Will Change Forever! The Wild Animal Sanctuary provides a safe haven for wild animals rescued from private owners, abusive situations, and others who would other...
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Prairie Dogs of the Plains
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They may be pests in some places, and the prairie dog towns stretching for miles in every direction have just about disappeared from the west, but these furry little critters still entertain and enchant us. Prairie Dogs are part of our heritage in th...
Say Hi!
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- paperfacets paperfacets Nov 6, 2008 @ 9:58 pm
- I liked the Obama video. My husband worked a CO in Rio Rancho in NM. NM went blue this election as well as Colorado!
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- Billco Billco Sep 17, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
- I just got back from Colrago last night. Love the state.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Aug 2, 2008 @ 10:28 am
- Great Local lens! Brighton looks like a wonderful place to live.
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- beachbum_gabby beachbum_gabby Jul 23, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
- wonderful place for outdoor sports, great rocky mountains, great place!
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- gregnelisa gregnelisa Jun 11, 2008 @ 11:34 am
- GO BULLDOGS!!!! (brighton high school)
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