State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
539.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.08%
Growth Since 2010
-4.20%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Brent, Alabama Population 2021
4,739
Brent is a city located in Bibb County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 4,739, it is the 108th largest city in Alabama and the 4912th largest city in the United States . Brent is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,947 in 2010. Brent reached it's highest population of 4,947 in 2010. Spanning over 9 miles, Brent has a population density of 540 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brent is $45,296 with a poverty rate of 37.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $754 per month, and the median house value is $91,100. The median age in Brent is 36.9 years, 36.2 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
Brent Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brent was:
- White: 60.17%
- Black or African American: 38.10%
- Two or more races: 1.35%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Other race: 0.19%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Brent, Alabama is 4,739 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,751.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,947.
Brent, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 60.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,830 | 38.10% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 1.35% |
| Some Other Race | 9 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.19% |
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Brent Population by Race
Brent Population Pyramid $2021
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Brent Population by Age
Brent Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,055 | 2.92 | 66.2 |
| Married | 407 | 3.3 | 86 |
| Non Family | 293 | 0 | 45.7 |
| Female | 216 | 2.61 | 69.4 |
| Male | 139 | 6.35 | 46 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
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Brent Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 360 | 9.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 945 | 26.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,381 | 38.23% |
| Some College | 521 | 14.42% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 3.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 4.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 4.07% |
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Brent Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Brent Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,941 | 1,428 | 230 |
| Black | 1,511 | 779 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 63 | |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 37 | |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | |
| Native American | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.85%.
Brent Educational Attainment by Race
Brent Earnings by Educational Attainment
Brent Language by Age
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Brent Language
98.57% of Brent residents speak only English, while 1.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Brent Language
Brent Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,148 | 717 | 33.38% |
| Black | 909 | 460 | 50.61% |
37.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.40%
Male Poverty Rate
34.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brent
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brent is Black, with 50.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brent is White, with 33.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.27%.
Brent Poverty
Brent Poverty Rate by Education
Brent Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Brent Married by Age and Sex
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Brent Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Brent Marital Status by Race
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Brent Marital Status
Brent Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 8.61% |
| Black | 72 | 4.53% |
Brent Veterans by Race
Brent Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
Brent Veterans by Education
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26.6%
Labor Force Participation
25.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Brent Employment by Age
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Brent Employment by Race
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Brent Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.85% of Brent residents were born in the United States, with 81.55% having been born in Alabama. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Brent Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,739 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 4,743 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 4,747 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 4,751 | -38 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 4,789 | -62 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 4,851 | -48 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 4,899 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 4,896 | 13 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 4,883 | -33 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 4,916 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 4,929 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 4,947 | 923 | 2.09% |
| 2000 | 4,024 | 1,248 | 3.78% |
| 1990 | 2,776 | -86 | -0.30% |
| 1980 | 2,862 | 0.00% |