Brent is a city located in Bibb County Alabama. Brent has a 2024 population of 2,581. Brent is currently declining at a rate of -2.93% annually and its population has decreased by -10.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,891 in 2020.
The average household income in Brent is $51,718 with a poverty rate of 44.32%. The median age in Brent is 40.6 years: 35.3 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brent was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,520 | 50.77% |
| White | 1,444 | 48.23% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 825 | 2.56 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 305 | 2.85 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 246 | 1.15 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 234 | 3.03 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Male | 40 | 6.23 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 484 | 21.37% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 3.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 3.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 6.75% |
| High School Graduate | 922 | 40.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 361 | 15.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,174 | 899 | 152 |
| Black | 1,062 | 670 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,068 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,250 | $0 | $90,625 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $23,971 | $3,919 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,202 | $19,145 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,410 | $24,858 | $0 |
| Some College | $30,500 | $26,010 | $36,369 |
$24,410
Average Earnings
$24,858
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.72% of Brent residents speak only English, while 0.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,039 | 640 | 61.6% |
| White | 1,084 | 299 | 27.58% |
| Multiple | 5 | 5 | 100% |
44.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.06%
Male Poverty Rate
46.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brent is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brent is White, with 27.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.67% |
| Some College | 10.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $56,439 |
| Households | $26,250 | $51,718 |
| Married Families | $96,481 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,635 | $38,728 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 7.23% |
| Black | 25 | 2.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
17.3%
Labor Force Participation
15.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.31%
Born in Brent
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.87% of Brent residents were born in the United States, with 87.31% having been born in Alabama. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,194 | -78 | -3.43% |
| 2028 | 2,272 | -77 | -3.28% |
| 2027 | 2,349 | -77 | -3.17% |
| 2026 | 2,426 | -78 | -3.12% |
| 2025 | 2,504 | -77 | -2.98% |
| 2024 | 2,581 | -78 | -2.93% |
| 2023 | 2,659 | -142 | -5.07% |
| 2022 | 2,801 | -31 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 2,832 | -59 | -2.04% |
| 2020 | 2,891 | -1,832 | -38.79% |
| 2019 | 4,723 | -28 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 4,751 | -48 | -1% |
| 2017 | 4,799 | -60 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 4,859 | -44 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 4,903 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,904 | 16 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 4,888 | -30 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 4,918 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 4,931 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 4,949 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,024 | 1,248 | 44.96% |
| 1990 | 2,776 | -86 | -3% |
| 1980 | 2,862 | 668 | 30.45% |