Brightwood, VA is a small town located in Northern Virginia with a population of 1,359. It has a population density of 301 people per square mile and is known for its friendly atmosphere and close-knit community. The local businesses include the Brightwood Bakery, which offers delicious baked goods and pastries, as well as the Brightwood Thrift Store, which sells gently used items at competitive prices. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking in nearby George Washington National Forest, exploring the New River Valley Botanical Garden, and fishing on Greenbrier Lake. There are several local organizations in Brightwood such as the Brightwood Volunteer Fire Department and the Brightwood Civic Association. Local sporting events are held throughout the year such as softball tournaments at Kennedy Park and soccer games at Memorial Field.
The population in Brightwood is 1,359. There are 273 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brightwood is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brightwood is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brightwood
- 71.1% are married
- 2.6% are divorced
- 35.4% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Brightwood
- 76.8% are White
- 4.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 16.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander