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Brent

Alabama · 4,414 residents (2025 est.) · 8.801 sq mi
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Brent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,660. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $146,500. The poverty rate of 50.8% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,010
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+13%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,414 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Brent
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,660
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,287 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,638
+51%since 2000
from $11,044 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+28%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.7%
+39.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+179%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(1,963)
Black49.8%(2,003)
Hispanic / Latino1%(39)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(2,573)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(1,408)
Black61.8%(2,478)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(92)
Diversity Score61.8%(2,477)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
37.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brent, Alabama?

Brent, Alabama has about 4,010 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brent, Alabama?

The typical household in Brent, Alabama earns about $22,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brent, Alabama expensive?

In Brent, Alabama, the median home is worth about $146,500, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Brent, Alabama?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brent, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brent, Alabama?

About 50.8% of people in Brent, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brent, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Brent, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,234 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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