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Brewton, AL

City in Escambia County, Alabama.

Population

5,186

Land area

11.3sq mi

People per sq mi

459

ZIP codes

0

Brewton and its ZIP codes

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Brewton at a glance

  • Brewton is about 4.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 116th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $50,721, 21% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,100 (28% below Alabama) and median rent is $695 a month.

Local data for Brewton, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brewton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,721

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$150,100

Median rent

$695/mo

Homeownership

72.0%

Bachelor's or higher

24.2%

Median age

46.4

Average commute

19.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (295), Irish Americans (183), Mexican Americans (97).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Escambia County. PPP loans are for Brewton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,019

12,951 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,432

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$271M

FY 2026, $7,382 per person

Escambia County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brewton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.8%
  • Carpooled2.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home3.2%

Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brewton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

292

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

86

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 38°F

72.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brewton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.4%

U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts

Diabetes

17.0%

U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Brewton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East BrewtonCity2.1 mi3.4
RiverviewTown4.4 mi1.4
PollardTown9.2 mi1.1
Dixonville, FLCensus-designated place9.7 mi5.1
Mount Carmel, FLCensus-designated place11 mi5.3
CastleberryTown13 mi1.7
Fidelis, FLCensus-designated place13 mi2.8
Jay, FLTown13 mi1.7
FlomatonTown14 mi5.1
Century, FLTown15 mi3.2
Berrydale, FLCensus-designated place16 mi8.6
Whitfield, FLCensus-designated place17 mi4.2
Cobbtown, FLCensus-designated place17 mi2.6
Pine Level, FLCensus-designated place18 mi6.7
Brownsdale, FLCensus-designated place19 mi8.7
EvergreenCity22 mi19.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brewton, AL in?
Brewton is in Escambia County, Alabama.
What is the population of Brewton, AL?
About 5,186 people live in Brewton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brewton?
Nearby places include East Brewton (2.1 mi), Riverview (4.4 mi), Pollard (9.2 mi), Dixonville, FL (9.7 mi), Mount Carmel, FL (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023