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Brighton, Michigan
Motto: yo
Location of Brighton, Michigan
Location of Brighton, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°31′36″N 83°47′2″W / 42.52667, -83.78389
Country United States
State Michigan
County Livingston
Area
 - Total 3. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The boundaries of the 83 counties in the US state of Michigan have not changed substantially since 1897. Livingston County is a county in the US state of Michigan, and is part of the Detroit-Warren-Livonia Metropolitan Statistical Area. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 7 sq mi (9. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²)
 - Land 3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 sq mi (9. 3 km²)
 - Water 0. 1 sq mi (0. 3 km²)
Elevation 925 ft (282 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 6,701
 - Density 1,857. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0/sq mi (717. 0/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48114, 48116
Area code(s) 810
FIPS code 26-10620[1]
GNIS feature ID 0621987[2]

Brighton is a city in Livingston County, the fastest growing county in the U.S. state of Michigan. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 810 is the Telephone Area code serving eastern Michigan. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Livingston County is a county in the US state of Michigan, and is part of the Detroit-Warren-Livonia Metropolitan Statistical Area. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,701, while the 2006 estimate places the population at 7,263. The city is part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area. Urban areas in the United States are defined by the US Census Bureau as contiguous Census block groups with a Population density of at least with any Brighton is one of two incorporated cities in Livingston County, and incorporates land that once part of Brighton Township, Green Oak Township, and Genoa Township. Brighton Township is a Charter township of Livingston County in the U Green Oak Township is a Charter township of Livingston County in the U Genoa Township is a Charter township of Livingston County in the U

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 7 square miles (9. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²), of which, 3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 square miles (9. 3 km²) of it is land and 0. 1 square miles (0. 3 km²) of it (3. 22%) is water. Having I-96 and US 23 intersect in Brighton allows its residents the ability to travel over Southeast Michigan with ease. Interstate 96 (I-96 is an intrastate Interstate highway that is entirely within the U US Route 23 is a long north-south US highway between Jacksonville Florida, and Mackinaw City Michigan. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Brighton is central to a many larger areas which is a great advantage to its residents.

Time from Brighton to:

Major highways

 I-96
US 23

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 6,701 people, 3,103 households, and 1,746 families residing in the city. Ann Arbor is a city in the US state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. Birmingham is an upscale city in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan. Troy is a city in Oakland County in the US state of Michigan. Bloomfield Hills is a City in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan, northwest of Detroit (18 miles from downtown Detroit Farmington Hills is an affluent as well as the most populous city in Oakland County in the U Flint is a city in the US state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, 66 miles (106 km northwest of Detroit. Howell is a city in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9232 while the 2006 estimate placed the Jackson is a city located along Interstate 94 in the south central area of the U Novi is a city in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan. Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and lies at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Interstate 96 (I-96 is an intrastate Interstate highway that is entirely within the U US Route 23 is a long north-south US highway between Jacksonville Florida, and Mackinaw City Michigan. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,857. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0 per square mile (716. 7/km²). There were 3,241 housing units at an average density of 898. 2/sq mi (346. 6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96. 61% White, 0. 34% African American, 0. 42% Native American, 1. 31% Asian, 0. 39% from other races, and 0. 93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. 48% of the population.

There were 3,103 households out of which 25. 7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44. 3% were married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43. 7% were non-families. 37. 8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15. 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 15 and the average family size was 2. 87.

In the city the population was spread out with 21. 7% under the age of 18, 8. 5% from 18 to 24, 31. 9% from 25 to 44, 21. 4% from 45 to 64, and 16. 6% who were 65 years of age 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.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,897, and the median income for a family was $62,222. Males had a median income of $48,554 versus $30,877 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,393. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country While Brighton proper may not reflect it, Brighton's surrounding townships and communities of some 60,000 people have median household incomes in excess of $80,000, making it one of the prosperous places in Michigan. Additionally, about 3. 0% of families and 5. 1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 5. 2% of those age 65 or over in the 2000 census.

A majority of Livingston County and the areas neighboring it in Ingham County and Shiawasse County tend to be conservative voters. There is a saying among local republican politics which states, "If I cannot get elected in here, then I will quit politics all together. "--Joe Hune

Education

The Brighton Area Schools System is a collection of nationally and state-recognized institutions of excellence. They are annually ranked as some of the best places in the State of Michigan and Brighton High School is a repeating contender for a spot on the list of the 1000 best high schools in the country by Newsweek for their environment and quality of education. Newsweek is an American weekly Newsmagazine published in New York City. The schools comprising the Brighton Area School District and the locations they serve are as follows:

Establishments served by the Brighton Area Schools (all and parts of)

Elementary

Middle

High

Additional Schools Serving Brighton Residents

Satellites of Colleges

Government

The city of Brighton's wastewater treatment plant facility is located in Hamburg Township and services the city of Brighton and parts of Genoa, Brighton, and Hamburg townships. Lansing Community College is a two-year public college founded in 1957 Washtenaw Community College is a Community college located in Ann Arbor Michigan. Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive co-educational Public university located in Ypsilanti Michigan. The city's two water plants also services both the city and parts of Genoa, Brighton and Hamburg townships.

Fire service for the city is provided through a separate governmental entity called the Brighton Area Fire Authority, which also services the Townships of Brighton and Genoa.

Library services for the city is provided through a separate governmental entity called the Brighton District Library, which also services the townships of Brighton, Genoa and Green Oak.

Recreation services for the city is provided through a separate governmental entity called the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority, which also services the townships of Brighton, Genoa and Green Oak, as well as the Brighton Area Schools.

Downtown & Business

Brighton is the commercial hub for its surrounding townships in Livingston County. Most of the jobs in the actual downtown are commercial services however, when you get to the city borders there is some industry. With the addition of new restaurants and bars and a revamping of a major upscale jewler, Downtown Brighton is establishing itself as the new destination place for southeast Livingston County.

Downtown is considered to be located at the intersection of Main Street and Grand River Avenue. The setting there is in line with Brighton's core values as a family oriented place and it's love for parks. The heart of downtown contains the Millpond and The Imagination Station. The Millpond regularly holds concerts in the summer that are frequently huge successes. Across the Millpond is the Imagination Station which is a giant wooden playstructure complex for childeren of all ages. Right next to these two are an array of resturants and other eateries. These include Ciao Amicis (Italian), Stillwater (Classic American Grill) and The Yum Yum Tree (Ice cream and Sweets).

Popular culture

In the fifth episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (105), the character Harriet Hayes (played by actress Sarah Paulson) says that she is from Brighton, Michigan. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip was an American Hannah Harriet Hayes is a Fictional character on the US television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, played by Sarah Paulson Sarah Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is a Golden Globe -nominated American actress

In Aspen Extreme the movie begins in Brighton, Michigan with the two main characters being maintenance staff at the local ski hill, Mt. Aspen Extreme is a 1993 film that tells the story of two ski buddies TJ Burke ( Paul Gross) and Dexter Rutecki ( Peter Berg) who move from Mt Brighton.

The 1987 Horror film, The Gate, starring a young Stephen Dorff, had its world premier at the Brighton Cinemas in Brighton, the producers decided to have the official premier in a town called Hell, Michigan, but Brighton was the nearest town with a Theater large enough to hold the event. Stephen Dorff (born July 29, 1973) is an American Actor, best known for portraying Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat Hell Michigan is an Unincorporated community in Putnam Township of Livingston County in the U Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Dorff and the other stars of the movie attended the premier.

Notable residents

References

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  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

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