CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Brent

Florida · 23,447 residents · 10.221 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Pensacola metro area
Compare
The short version

Brent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,447
+5%since 2000
from 22,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,294 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.0
+5%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K23K24K1990201020202024Brent
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,424
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,488 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,673
+50%since 2000
from $11,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
51.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brent on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(10,580)
Black37.2%(8,713)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,634)
Asian4.4%(1,027)
Other6%(1,400)
Diversity Score80.6%(18,909)
Diversity Score
81
+27%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Brent

Jasmine Estates
Pop 23,571
Holiday
Pop 22,785
South Bradenton
Pop 25,990
Immokalee
Pop 26,361
Places similar to Brent
Head to head

Compare Brent to nearby cities

BRENT VS
West Pensacola
Income$40,511+3%
Home value$116,100+42%
Population20,665−13%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BRENT VS
Bellview
Income$69,890+77%
Home value$205,300+151%
Population26,488+11%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BRENT VS
Ensley
Income$59,084+50%
Home value$222,000+172%
Population23,760same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BRENT VS
Pensacola
Income$74,212+88%
Home value$314,400+285%
Population53,817+126%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Brent, Florida?

Brent, Florida has about 23,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brent, Florida?

The typical household in Brent, Florida earns about $39,424 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Brent, Florida?

About 16.0% 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 21.3% 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 1,823 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Brent with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →