Brightwood, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 1,001.
Males: 482  (48.2%)
Females: 519  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

37.2 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22715, 22727, 22735.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,410
Brightwood:

$73,410
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,764

Brightwood CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $335,243
Brightwood:

$335,243
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $421,792; detached houses: $417,144

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,728.

March 2022 cost of living index in Brightwood: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.8%
(2.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Brightwood, VA (2022)
    • 1,58888.9%White alone
    • 1347.5%Two or more races
    • 392.2%Hispanic
    • 30.2%Black alone
    • 30.2%American Indian alone
    • 40.2%Asian alone

Races in Brightwood detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Brightwood, Virginia as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brightwood is 230 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (38.4%), German (26.1%), American (15.8%), Irish (10.7%), Scottish (5.1%), French (1.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 578 feet

4 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.2%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,471 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,267 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dale City, VA (48.7 miles , pop. 55,971).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (72.3 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (196.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Madison, VA (2.1 miles ),
Culpeper, VA (3.3 miles ),
Orange, VA (3.6 miles ),
Stanardsville, VA (4.0 miles ),
Ruckersville, VA (4.0 miles ),
Sperryville, VA (4.0 miles ),
Twin Lakes, VA (4.2 miles ),
Gordonsville, VA (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.42 N, Longitude: 78.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 540

Distribution of median household income in Brightwood, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brightwood, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 64.3. This is about average.

City:

64.3
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 1.58. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.58
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 41.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

41.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.61. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.61
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Brightwood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Virginia state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.5 miles away from the Brightwood place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 10/18/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brightwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 38.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 35.1 miles away from Brightwood center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 45.1 miles away from Brightwood center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 59.9 miles away from Brightwood center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 208.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 37.4 miles away from Brightwood center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 6, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Brightwood:

  • DAVITA - CULPEPER (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • FAMILYCARE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE RAPIDAN INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • CULPEPER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • CULPEPER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • CULPEPER REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • UVA ORANGE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ORANGE, VA)

Amtrak station near Brightwood:

  • 12 miles: CULPEPER (CULPEPPER, 109 S. COMMERCE ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brightwood:

  • Germanna Community College (about 23 miles; Locust Grove, VA; Full-time enrollment: 4,455)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 32 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 33 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 3,029)
  • James Madison University (about 37 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • University of Mary Washington (about 40 miles; Fredericksburg, VA; FT enrollment: 4,506)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 42 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 43 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)

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Churches in Brightwood include: Robinson River Church (A), Bethsaida United Methodist Church (B), Chestnut Grove Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Robinson River Cemetery (1), Bethsaida Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Madison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.2%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Brightwood:

Marital status in Brightwood, VA
  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 18.8%

For population 25 years and over in Brightwood:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brightwood, VA (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,26417
Mainline Protestant1,92717
Other5041
Catholic3371
None8,276-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Here:

5.11 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Madison County:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Madison County:

5.11 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

2.92 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Madison County:

10.2%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.2%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Madison County:

22.9%
State:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Brightwood:

  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WCHV (1260 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WINA (1070 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WVCV (1340 AM; 1 kW; ORANGE, VA; Owner: PIEDMONT COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brightwood:

  • WCUL (103.1 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: JOYNER LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WJMA-FM (98.9 FM; ORANGE, VA; Owner: PIEDMONT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHTE-FM (101.9 FM; RUCKERSVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWWV (97.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUMX (107.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: AIR VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WMRY (103.5 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WVTW (88.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC)
  • WNRN (91.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: STU-COMM, INC.)
  • WTJU (91.1 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • W240AF (95.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WUVA (92.7 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: WUVA, INC.)

Brightwood fatal accident list:

Dec 5, 2015 00:06 AM, Cr-29, Lat: 38.404453, Lon: -78.187300, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 42.8mTotal length
  • $700,000Total costs
  • 34,874Total average daily traffic
  • 1,852Total average daily truck traffic
  • 47,900Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Brightwood, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 41990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Brightwood, VA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • CAROL E HARVEY, Route 29 (Lat: 38.422222 Lon: -78.179722), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 58.5 m, Registrant: Community Wireless Structures Ii, LLC, Carol.Harvey@sharedsites.Com, , Vienn-a, Phone: (703) 917-5777


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KD4MVQ, Licensee ID: L00466318, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 04/14/2032, Certifier: Curtis L Hanson, Registrant: Curtis L Hanson, General Delivery Rt 607, Brightwood, VA 22715

  • Call Sign: AB8GX, Previous Call Sign: KA8PPP, Licensee ID: L00232830, Grant Date: 11/29/2006, Expiration Date: 02/06/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2019, Certifier: John E Simons, Registrant: John E Simons, 6108 N Seminole Trail, Brightwood, VA 22715

  • Call Sign: KI4SLO, Licensee ID: L01220379, Grant Date: 09/08/2016, Expiration Date: 12/05/2026, Certifier: Kimberly A Johnson-Smith, Registrant: Kimberly A Johnson-Smith, 741 Ridgeview Rd, Brightwood, VA 22715-1580

  • Call Sign: KI4SLP, Licensee ID: L01220380, Grant Date: 09/08/2016, Expiration Date: 12/05/2026, Certifier: James H Smith, Registrant: James H Smith, 741 Ridgeview Rd, Brightwood, VA 22715

  • Call Sign: KC3CNU, Licensee ID: L01857673, Grant Date: 04/14/2014, Expiration Date: 04/14/2024, Certifier: Jonathon B Patterson Jr, Registrant: Jonathon B Patterson Jr, 2022 Thoroughfare Rd, Brightwood, VA 22715

  • Call Sign: KM4BSI, Licensee ID: L01525335, Grant Date: 05/28/2014, Expiration Date: 05/28/2024, Cancellation Date: 06/20/2014, Certifier: Mitchell P Dickey, Registrant: Mitchell P Dickey, 91 Weaver Ln, Brightwood, VA 22715

  • Call Sign: W4LAN, Previous Call Sign: KM4BSI, Licensee ID: L01525335, Grant Date: 06/20/2014, Expiration Date: 06/20/2024, Certifier: Mitchell P Dickey, Registrant: Mitchell P Dickey, 91 Weaver Ln, Brightwood, VA 22715


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brightwood, VA
  • 44.6%Electricity
  • 20.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.4%Wood
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brightwood, VA
  • 91.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Electricity


Brightwood compared to Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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