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Brent

Alabama · 2,972 residents · 8.801 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 1,052 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,800. The poverty rate of 49.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,972
−26%since 2000
from 4,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+18%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Brent
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,263
+20%since 2000
from $11,044 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
42.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(1,507)
Black43.3%(1,286)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(96)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,985)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
31.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brent, Alabama?

Brent, Alabama has about 2,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Brent, Alabama expensive?

In Brent, Alabama, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Brent, Alabama?

About 7.8% 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 49.0% 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 196 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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