Brighton Population 2026
Brighton has a population of 45,977, making it the #959 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 191× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,977
Rank in United States
#959
Coordinates
42.35°N, 71.16°W
~27 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
627 km
389 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Massachusetts
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 653,833 | #24 |
| Worcester | 206,518 | #116 |
| Springfield | 154,341 | #174 |
| Lowell | 110,699 | #275 |
| Cambridge | 110,402 | #278 |
| New Bedford | 101,079 | #319 |
| Dorchester | 97,826 | #335 |
| Brockton | 95,314 | #346 |
Cities near Brighton
- Brookline58,732 people · ~4 km away
- Newton88,817 people · ~5 km away
- Cambridge110,402 people · ~5 km away
- Somerville80,318 people · ~6 km away
- Boston653,833 people · ~8 km away
- Dorchester97,826 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brighton?
Brighton has a population of 45,977 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #959 biggest city in United States.
What state is Brighton in?
Brighton is located in Massachusetts, United States.
Is Brighton the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 627 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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