Economy & Jobs — Brighton, Alabama

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$38,221
Estimated 2026~$41,300
Per Capita Income$20,022
Poverty Rate34.2%
Unemployment Rate18.0%
In Labor Force1,286

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare25.4%
Finance Insurance14.2%
Professional12.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food707
Law Offices568
Physician Offices497
Full Service Restaurants413
Gas Stations364
Insurance Agencies346
Real Estate Offices272
Commercial Banks260
Dental Offices257
Child Day Care161
Beauty Salons152
Auto Repair149
Accounting Firms140
General Merchandise128
Hotels Motels127
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.