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Brantley

Alabama · 825 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 $26,786. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
825
−10%since 2000
from 920 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7818659491K1K1990201020202024Brantley
2024888
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,786
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,719
+47%since 2000
from $14,108 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+99%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(449)
Black41.2%(340)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score64.8%(535)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brantley, Alabama?

Brantley, Alabama has about 825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brantley, Alabama?

The typical household in Brantley, Alabama earns about $26,786 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 $101,400, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Brantley, Alabama?

About 31.7% 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 22.5% 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 182 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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