Brewton, Alabama Population 2022
Brewton is a city located in Escambia County Alabama. Brewton has a 2020 population of 5,250. It is also the county seat of Escambia County. Brewton is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,276 in 2010.
The average household income in Brewton is $61,372 with a poverty rate of 20.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $521 per month, and the median house value is $105,600. The median age in Brewton is 41.6 years, 39.9 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Brewton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brewtonwas:
- White: 57.56%
- Black or African American: 38.27%
- Two or more races: 2.59%
- Asian: 1.57%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,999 | 57.56% |
| Black or African American | 1,994 | 38.27% |
| Asian | 82 | 1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 135 | 2.59% |
Brewton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,990 | 2.47 | 61.6 |
| Married | 773 | 3.23 | 85 |
| Male | 80 | 6.06 | 22.5 |
| Female | 251 | 3.84 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 886 | 1.09 | 51.2 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 3.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 709 | 18.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,010 | 26.91% |
| Some College | 566 | 15.08% |
| Associates Degree | 377 | 10.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 668 | 17.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 290 | 7.73% |
Brewton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,210 | 1,954 | 729 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40 | 7 |
| Black | 1,411 | 904 | 222 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 31 | 7 |
| Asian | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.99%.
$33,778
Average Earnings
$32,721
Average Male
$34,444
Average Female
Brewton Language by Age
Brewton Language
96.62% of Brewton residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.68% of the population.
Brewton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96 | 52 | 54.17% |
| Multiple | 120 | 42 | 35.00% |
| Black | 1,889 | 609 | 32.24% |
| White | 2,750 | 288 | 10.47% |
| Other | NaN% |
20.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.31%
Male Poverty Rate
23.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brewton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brewton is Hispanic, with 54.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brewton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.90%.
Brewton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Brewton Married by Age and Sex
Brewton 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 45-54.
Brewton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 11.10% |
| Black | 33 | 2.14% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9.78% |
Brewton Veterans by Education
5.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.40%
Born in Brewton
97.62%
Native Born
2.38%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.62% of Brewton residents were born in the United States, with 81.40% having been born in Alabama. 1.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,682 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 2,818 | 136 | 0.50% |
| 1940 | 3,323 | 505 | 1.66% |
| 1950 | 5,146 | 1,823 | 4.47% |
| 1960 | 6,309 | 1,163 | 2.06% |
| 1970 | 6,747 | 438 | 0.67% |
| 1980 | 6,680 | -67 | -0.10% |
| 1990 | 5,885 | -795 | -1.26% |
| 2000 | 5,498 | -387 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 5,408 | -90 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 5,395 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 5,382 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 5,369 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 5,356 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 5,343 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 5,330 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 5,317 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 5,304 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 5,291 | -13 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 5,276 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 5,263 | -13 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 5,250 | -13 | -0.25% |