Brightwood Authority

Brightwood is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,325.

Brightwood, Virginia

Population in Brightwood stands at 1,325 — placing it among the smaller communities of Madison County, Virginia. The median household income stands at $70,625.

Definition and scope

Located in Madison County, Virginia, Brightwood operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 7.

Who lives here

Brightwood has approximately 1,325 residents. The median age is 44.8 years. Roughly 94% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $328,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 94.6%
• Black or African American: 0.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
• Asian: 0.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Brightwood is $70,625. Poverty rate stands at 10.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.5%. Educational attainment: 22.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Brightwood:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Brightwood is Arrowpoint Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Madison County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Culpeper, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Brightwood sits at an elevation of 563 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.