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Brewton

Alabama · 5,408 residents · 11.296 sq mi
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Brewton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,600. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,408
−2%since 2000
from 5,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+2%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Brewton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,390
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,234 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,467
+13%since 2000
from $18,185 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(3,138)
Black40.2%(2,209)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(61)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(3,445)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(2,881)
Black42.5%(2,300)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(117)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other1%(56)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,574)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewton, Alabama?

Brewton, Alabama has about 5,408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewton, Alabama?

The typical household in Brewton, Alabama earns about $34,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewton, Alabama expensive?

In Brewton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $112,600, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Brewton, Alabama?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brewton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewton, Alabama?

About 22.3% of people in Brewton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 477 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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