Brighton, Illinois

Brighton, Illinois
Location in Macoupin and Jersey counties, Illinois
Coordinates: 39°02′27″N 90°07′55″W / 39.04083°N 90.13194°W / 39.04083; -90.13194
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountiesMacoupin, Jersey
TownshipsBrighton, Piasa
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total
1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2)
 • Land1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2)
 • Water0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,221
 • Density1,156.0/sq mi (446.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
62012
Area code618
FIPS code17-08264
GNIS feature ID2397454
Websitewww.brightonil.com

Brighton is a village located mostly in Macoupin County and partially in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 2,221.