Brent Population History 1990 - 2023

What is the current population of Brent?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of Brent is 2,659. Brent, Alabama is the 6,672nd largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Brent?

The peak population of Brent was in 2010, when its population was 4,947. In 2010, Brent was the 4,668th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6,672nd largest city in the US. Brent is currently 46.3% smaller than it was in 2010.

How quickly is Brent shrinking?

Brent has shrunk 14.0% since the year 2000. Brent, Alabama's growth is extremely below average. 90% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Brent, Alabama?

The total voting age population of Brent, Alabama, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 3,893. The voting age population is 71.6% male and 28.4% female.

What percentage of Brent, Alabama residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 12.6% of the residents of Brent are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Brent, Alabama?

The racial demographics of Brent are 60.2% White, 38.1% Black, 1.4% Two or more races, 0.2% American Indian and 0.2% Other. Additionally, 2.7% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Brent, Alabama residents are below the poverty line?

In Brent, 37.8% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 57.2%. On a per-household basis, 37.1% of families are below the poverty line in Brent.

What percentage of Brent, Alabama residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 26.6% of Brent residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Brent, Alabama residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 63.9% of Brent residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 8.2% have a bachelor's degree and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Brent, Alabama residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Brent residents aged 5 and older, 1.4% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Brent, Alabama?

The unemployment rate in Brent is 3.4%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Brent, Alabama residents work for the government?

In Brent, 25.8% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Brent, Alabama?

The median household income in Brent is $34,283.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Brent, Alabama?

In Brent, 66.2% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Brent, Alabama?

Renters occupy 33.8% of housing units in Brent.

What percentage of Brent, Alabama housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Brent, 3.3% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Brent, Alabama housing units were built after 2000?

In Brent, 15.5% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 200 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Brent, Alabama?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Brent is $754.

What percentage of households in Brent, Alabama have broadband internet?

In Brent, 76.8% of households have an active broadband internet connection.