Brilliant is a town located in Marion County Alabama. Brilliant has a 2024 population of 828. Brilliant is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 834 in 2020.
The average household income in Brilliant is $45,730 with a poverty rate of 44.26%. The median age in Brilliant is 53.4 years: 54.9 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brilliant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,116 | 97.47% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 552 | 2.07 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 299 | 1.43 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 168 | 2.88 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 55 | 2.82 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 30 | 2.63 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 14.87% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 4.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.79% |
| High School Graduate | 318 | 36.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 13.01% |
| Some College | 185 | 21.49% |
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 | 850 | 614 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,145 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,276 | $44,327 | $23,026 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,632 | $45,993 | $33,542 |
| Some College | $46,373 | $46,557 | $0 |
$44,632
Average Earnings
$45,993
Average Male
$33,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.62% of Brilliant residents speak only English, while 0.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,103 | 480 | 43.52% |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 100% |
44.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.19%
Male Poverty Rate
53.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brilliant is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brilliant is White, with 43.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.58% |
| High School | 53.14% |
| Some College | 20.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.05% |
| Female Employed | 21.67% |
| Male Employed | 18.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,250 | $53,098 |
| Households | $39,318 | $45,730 |
| Married Families | $52,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,708 | $37,501 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 8.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
15.5%
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
60.35%
Born in Brilliant
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Brilliant residents were born in the United States, with 60.35% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 821 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 823 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 824 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 825 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 827 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 828 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 830 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 830 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 831 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 834 | -36 | -4.14% |
| 2019 | 870 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 871 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 873 | -3 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 876 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 881 | -3 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 884 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 885 | -9 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 894 | -5 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 899 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 894 | 0 | 0% |