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 2025 population of 5,109. It is also the county seat of Escambia County. Brewton is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,253 in 2020.

The average household income in Brewton is $74,470 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Brewton is 40.5 years: 39.3 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Brewton includes 67.83% White, 27.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,549	67.83%
Black or African American	1,463	27.96%
Two or more races	176	3.36%
Other race	38	0.73%
Asian	6	0.11%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Brewton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Brewton's average per capita income is $43,706. Household income levels show a median of $48,766. The poverty rate stands at 13.18%.

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	$89,375	-
Families	$64,044	$88,990
Households	$48,766	$74,470
Non Families	$28,194	$48,779

$43,706

Average Income

$48,766

Median Household Income

13.18%

Poverty Rate