Brewton, Alabama
Brewton: City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States
About
Brewton is a city located in the county of Escambia in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,408. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,141 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brewton
| Population : | 5,141 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Escambia County |
| Postal code : | 36426–36427 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 251 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.06% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.94% |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25, 25 meters |
| Capital city : | Brewton is capital of Escambia County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:26:30 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -5.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brewton is located at 31°6'19"N 87°4'20"W (31.1051800, -87.0721900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brewton decreased by 5.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,408 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,374 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,342 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,307 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,284 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,308 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,265 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,253 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,205 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,210 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,141 | -1.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,210 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,406 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,276 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,408 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 55.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 40.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 299 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
Brewton zip code is 36426.
County name: Escambia, County
fips: 01053
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,074 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $363 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $638 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,050 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,251 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 176,548 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,018 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,898 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,886 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 705 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 414 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 524 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 490 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 482.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.20 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,074 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $363 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $638 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,050 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,251 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 176,548 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,018 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,898 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,886 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 705 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 414 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 524 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 490 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 482.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.20 |
People born in Brewton (22)
People born in Brewton, including women's basketball player Deanna Jackson, politician Alan Baker, football player Anthony Redmon, .
List
- Cliff Lewis (American-football player (1959-)) he was born in 09/11/1959
- Davern Williams (American football player) he was born in 13/02/1980
- Edwin L. Nelson (United States federal judge) he was born in 10/02/1940
- Fred Snowden (American collegiate basketball coach and businessman) he was born in 01/01/1936
- Johnnie Byrd (American politician) he was born in 08/02/1951
- Kevin Sumlin (American college football player, college football coach) he was born in 03/08/1964
- Kristi DuBose (United States federal judge) she was born in 01/10/1964
- Teddy Keaton (American football coach) he was born in 14/12/1976
- William Lee Golden (American musician) he was born in 12/01/1939
- William W. Seay (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 24/10/1948
- Walter Lewis (Professional football player) he was born in 26/04/1962
- Frank Jones (American football player)
- Dowe Aughtman (American football player) he was born in 28/01/1961
- H. B. Douglas he was born in 25/12/1888
- Ron Johnson he was born in 29/09/1949
- Benny Russell (American football quarterback) he was born in 12/05/1944
- William R. Harvey (American educator) he was born in 29/01/1941
- Walter Broughton (American football wide receiver) he was born in 20/10/1962
Schools in Brewton
College & universities near Brewton, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101994 | Reid State Technical College | Evergreen (AL) | 36401 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brewton, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTV | Mt. Vernon, AL | 20890 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| JAA | Jackson, AL | 3603 North College Avenue | BUS |
| GVH | Grove Hill, AL | 430 South Jackson Street | BUS |
| CMD | Camden, AL | 8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n | BUS |
| MOG | Mobile Bus Station | 2545 Government Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Brewton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brewton Post Office | Brewton (AL) | 36426 |
Other cities in Escambia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Escambia County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atmore | 8,949 | City in Escambia County, Alabama, USA |
| East Brewton | 2,326 | City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States |
| Flomaton | 1,377 | Town |
| Riverview | 181 | Town in Alabama, U. |
| Pollard | 132 | Human settlement in Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Brewton distances to largest Alabama cities
