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Brantley, AL
Town in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
Population
888
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
286
ZIP codes
0
Brantley and its ZIP codes
Brantley at a glance
- Brantley is about 2.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,443 a year, 57% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,200 (32% below Alabama) and median rent is $377 a month.
Local data for Brantley, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brantley, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,443
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$377/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (59), Scottish Americans (29), Mexican Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crenshaw County. PPP loans are for Brantley.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,012
3,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,962
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $7,671 per person
How people get to work
Brantley, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brantley, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brantley, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Brantley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenwoodTown | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| DozierTown | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| RutledgeTown | 9.1 mi | 5.9 |
| LuverneCity | 9.8 mi | 15.6 |
| GoshenTown | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| ElbaCity | 16 mi | 15.3 |
| GanttTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| PetreyTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| OppCity | 19 mi | 23.7 |
| BabbieTown | 20 mi | 11.5 |
| HeathTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| SanfordTown | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| River FallsTown | 23 mi | 6.8 |
| AndalusiaCity | 23 mi | 19.8 |
| TroyCity | 23 mi | 28.3 |
| New BrocktonTown | 24 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brantley, AL in?
- Brantley is in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Brantley, AL?
- About 888 people live in Brantley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brantley?
- Nearby places include Glenwood (7.6 mi), Dozier (8.6 mi), Rutledge (9.1 mi), Luverne (9.8 mi), Goshen (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023