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East Brewton

Alabama · 2,293 residents · 3.408 sq mi
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East Brewton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,500. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,293
−8%since 2000
from 2,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
673 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+6%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Brewton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,328
+38%since 2000
from $12,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,989)
Black17.1%(426)
Hispanic / Latino2%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(992)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(1,522)
Black24.1%(553)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(77)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.5%(57)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,333)
Diversity Score
58
+46%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Brewton, Alabama?

East Brewton, Alabama has about 2,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Brewton, Alabama?

The typical household in East Brewton, Alabama earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Brewton, Alabama expensive?

In East Brewton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in East Brewton, Alabama?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Brewton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Brewton, Alabama?

About 24.7% of people in East Brewton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Brewton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, East Brewton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 224 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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