Demographics & People — Bright, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,735 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,151 |
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| Family Households | 1,732 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0177 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,555 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,546 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,589 |
| Irish | 768 |
| American | 751 |
| Other groups | 641 |
| English | 507 |
| Dutch | 206 |
| Polish | 190 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 114 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
Language
| English Only | 5,484 |
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| Spanish | 14 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,513 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 219 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,416 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bright, Indiana.
