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Brent, AL
City in Bibb County, Alabama.
Population
4,010
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
456
ZIP codes
0
Brent and its ZIP codes
Brent at a glance
- Brent is about 4.5 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $22,660, 65% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,500 (30% below Alabama) and median rent is $537 a month.
Local data for Brent, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brent, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,660
Poverty rate
50.8%
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$537/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (327), German Americans (52), Mexican Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bibb County. PPP loans are for Brent.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,967
4,917 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $6,004 per person
How people get to work
Brent, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brent, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brent, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.2%
U.S. 33.3% +15.9 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Brent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentrevilleCity | 2.4 mi | 9.5 |
| West BloctonTown | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| VanceCity | 16 mi | 10.2 |
| CoalingCity | 18 mi | 5 |
| WoodstockTown | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| Pea RidgeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 15.6 |
| WiltonTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| MaplesvilleTown | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| BrookwoodTown | 22 mi | 8.4 |
| MarionCity | 23 mi | 10.6 |
| MontevalloCity | 23 mi | 12.9 |
| Lake ViewCity | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| CottondaleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| JemisonCity | 26 mi | 11.3 |
| ThorsbyCity | 26 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brent, AL in?
- Brent is in Bibb County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Brent, AL?
- About 4,010 people live in Brent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brent?
- Nearby places include Centreville (2.4 mi), West Blocton (12 mi), Vance (16 mi), Coaling (18 mi), Woodstock (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023