Bright, Indiana facts for kids
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Bright, Indiana
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Location of Bright in Dearborn County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Townships | Logan, Harrison, Miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.56 sq mi (32.53 km2) |
| • Land | 12.54 sq mi (32.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,814 |
| • Density | 463.60/sq mi (179.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-07624 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393348 |
Bright is a community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 5,814 people lived in Bright.
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Bright's History
Bright has an interesting past. A post office was first opened here in 1847. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years until it closed in 1904.
Since the 1980s, Bright has grown a lot. It used to be a small town, but now it's become a "bedroom community" for Cincinnati. This means many people who live in Bright travel to Cincinnati for work or other activities.
Where is Bright Located?
Bright is found in the northeastern part of Dearborn County. It stretches across three different areas called townships: Logan, Harrison, and Miller.
The eastern side of Bright is right on the border between Indiana and Ohio. The city of Harrison, Ohio, is only about 4 miles (6.4 km) away to the northeast. If you travel a bit further, downtown Cincinnati is about 27 miles (43 km) to the east.
Size of Bright
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Bright is about 12.6 square miles (32.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Bright?
The number of people living in Bright has been growing steadily.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,405 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,693 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,814 | 2.1% | |
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Population Details
In 2000, there were 5,405 people living in Bright. These people lived in 1,770 households, and 1,493 of these were families. A household means all the people living together in one home.
Many households in Bright have children. About 46.8% of homes had kids under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together.
The average household in Bright had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.3 people.
Age Groups
The population in Bright includes people of all ages.
- About 31.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 6.7% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Bright was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
Income in Bright
In 2000, the median income for a household in Bright was about $63,813 per year. For families, the median income was around $66,639 per year. The average income per person in Bright was about $22,401. A very small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
