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Brantley

Alabama · 809 residents · 3.107 sq mi
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Brantley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,346. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,000. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
809
−12%since 2000
from 920 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
260 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7818659491K1K1990201020202024Brantley
2024888
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,346
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,574 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,121
+128%since 2000
from $14,108 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.657
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food12.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$283
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(546)
Black40.1%(369)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(555)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(450)
Black38.4%(311)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other6.2%(50)
Diversity Score70.3%(569)
Diversity Score
70
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brantley, Alabama?

Brantley, Alabama has about 809 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brantley, Alabama?

The typical household in Brantley, Alabama earns about $31,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brantley, Alabama expensive?

In Brantley, Alabama, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Brantley, Alabama?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brantley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brantley, Alabama?

About 27.1% of people in Brantley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brantley, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Brantley, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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