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Brent

Florida · 23,813 residents · 10.221 sq mi
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Brent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,900. At a median age of 25.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,813
+7%since 2000
from 22,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,330 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.6
−4%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K23K24K1990201020202024Brent
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,488 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,714
+67%since 2000
from $11,774 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−11%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+54%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(13,082)
Black34.1%(7,591)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(433)
Asian2.3%(504)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(14,166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(10,966)
Black30.4%(7,241)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(2,878)
Asian2.7%(653)
Other8.7%(2,075)
Diversity Score84.1%(20,018)
Diversity Score
84
+32%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brent, Florida?

Brent, Florida has about 23,813 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brent, Florida?

The typical household in Brent, Florida earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brent, Florida expensive?

In Brent, Florida, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Brent, Florida?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brent, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brent, Florida?

About 22.5% of people in Brent, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brent, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Brent, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,189 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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