Brewton is a city located in Escambia County Alabama. Brewton has a 2024 population of 5,138. 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 -2.19% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brewton was:
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% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,890 | 2.6 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 775 | 3.46 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 714 | 1.18 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 321 | 3.4 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 80 | 3.71 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 467 | 12.67% |
| Associates Degree | 317 | 8.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 588 | 15.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 349 | 9.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,265 | 34.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 623 | 16.9% |
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 | 2,389 | 2,179 | 736 |
| Black | 1,109 | 774 | 142 |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 132 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 84 | 45 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,917 | $109,250 | $46,837 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,425 | $0 | $64,425 |
| High School Graduate | $23,622 | $40,205 | $12,337 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,896 | $39,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,706 | $46,477 | $29,301 |
| Some College | $54,583 | $71,111 | $39,013 |
$43,706
Average Earnings
$46,477
Average Male
$29,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.3% of Brewton residents speak only English, while 1.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,358 | 324 | 23.86% |
| White | 3,286 | 283 | 8.61% |
| Other | 32 | 20 | 62.5% |
| Multiple | 171 | 16 | 9.36% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.51%
Male Poverty Rate
15.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brewton is Other, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brewton is White, with 8.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.46% |
| Some College | 9.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 14.86% |
| Male Employed | 0.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,044 | $88,990 |
| Households | $48,766 | $74,470 |
| Married Families | $89,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,194 | $48,779 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
428
Number of Veterans
361
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 170 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 187 |
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 11.84% |
| Black | 86 | 6.89% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 25.18% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 27.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
77.29%
Born in Brewton
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
98.85% of Brewton residents were born in the United States, with 77.29% 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 | 4,994 | -29 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 5,023 | -29 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 5,052 | -28 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 5,080 | -29 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 5,109 | -29 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 5,138 | -29 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 5,167 | -33 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 5,200 | -33 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 5,233 | -20 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 5,253 | 56 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 5,197 | 11 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 5,186 | -52 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 5,238 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 5,253 | -42 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 5,295 | 23 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 5,272 | -23 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 5,295 | -34 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 5,329 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 5,362 | -33 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 5,395 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,498 | -387 | -6.58% |
| 1990 | 5,885 | -795 | -11.9% |
| 1980 | 6,680 | -67 | -0.99% |
| 1970 | 6,747 | 438 | 6.94% |
| 1960 | 6,309 | 1,163 | 22.6% |
| 1950 | 5,146 | 1,823 | 54.86% |
| 1940 | 3,323 | 505 | 17.92% |
| 1930 | 2,818 | 136 | 5.07% |
| 1920 | 2,682 | -2,312 | -46.3% |