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Brewton

County:
Escambia County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.296
State:
Alabama

Brewton is a city located in Escambia County, Alabama. Brewton has a 2026 population of 5,066. It is also the county seat of Escambia County. Brewton is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,254 in 2020.

The median household income in Brewton is $50,721 with a poverty rate of 14.22%. The median age in Brewton is 46.4 years: 42.4 years for males, and 52 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.7 males.

5.1K
Total Population
448
Density (mi²)
-31 -0.61%
Growth

Brewton Population

Brewton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,066-31-0.61%
20255,097-32-0.62%
20245,129-22-0.43%
20235,151-33-0.64%
20225,184-24-0.46%
20215,208-62-1.18%
20205,254571.1%
20195,197110.21%
20185,186-52-0.99%
20175,238-15-0.29%
20165,253-42-0.79%
20155,295230.44%
20145,272-23-0.43%
20135,295-34-0.64%
20125,329-33-0.62%
20115,362-33-0.61%
20105,395-13-0.24%
20005,498-387-6.58%
19905,885-795-11.9%
19806,680-67-0.99%
19706,7474386.94%
19606,3091,16322.6%
19505,1461,82354.86%
19403,32350517.92%
19302,8181365.07%
19202,68200%

Median Age

Overall: 46.4 years
Female: 52 years
Male: 42.4 years

Brewton Adults

There are 4,191 adults, (1,235 of whom are seniors) in Brewton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,918 (56.3%)
Male: 2,268 (43.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Brewton includes 65.41% White, 30.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,39265.41%
Black or African American1,55730.02%
Two or more races1432.76%
Other race450.87%
Native American250.48%
Asian240.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White480.93%
Two or more races430.83%
Other race60.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,34464.48%
Black or African American1,55730.02%
Two or more races1001.93%
Other race390.75%
Native American250.48%
Asian240.46%

Brewton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Brewton 's average per capita income is $47,064. Household income levels show a median of $50,721. The poverty rate stands at 14.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,802-
Families$69,696$93,076
Households$50,721$72,530
Non Families$24,684$45,769

$47,064

Average Income

$50,721

Median Household Income

14.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)