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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Brent

Alabama · 2,776 residents · 8.801 sq mi
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Brent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,621. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 1,248 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,776
−31%vs 2000
vs 4,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
315 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Brent
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,621
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,287 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,425
−33%vs 2000
vs $11,044 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.1%
−15.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$219
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $290 in 2000
US average: $450
62.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
2.9
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,639)
Black41%(1,137)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,691)
61
−5%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brent, Alabama?

Brent, Alabama has about 2,776 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Brent, Alabama?

The typical household in Brent, Alabama earns about $14,621 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 $42,100, and the typical rent is about $219 a month.

How educated are people in Brent, Alabama?

About 3.0% 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 26.1% of people in Brent, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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