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Brookwood, AL
Town in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Population
2,706
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
323
ZIP codes
0
Brookwood and its ZIP codes
Brookwood at a glance
- Brookwood is about 3.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,394, 27% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,300 (10% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,097 a month.
Local data for Brookwood, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookwood, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,394
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$188,300
Median rent
$1,097/mo
Homeownership
90.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (182), German Americans (111), Mexican Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscaloosa County. PPP loans are for Brookwood.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,659
98,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,550 per person
How people get to work
Brookwood, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookwood, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
539
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookwood, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Brookwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoalingCity | 5.2 mi | 5 |
| CottondaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| VanceCity | 7.9 mi | 10.2 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.2 |
| TuscaloosaCity | 10 mi | 62.5 |
| WoodstockTown | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| Lake ViewCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| West BloctonTown | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| NorthportCity | 15 mi | 18 |
| North JohnsTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| McCallaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 33.8 |
| CokerTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| BessemerCity | 20 mi | 40.6 |
| HueytownCity | 21 mi | 20 |
| Rock CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| CentrevilleCity | 22 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookwood, AL in?
- Brookwood is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Brookwood, AL?
- About 2,706 people live in Brookwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookwood?
- Nearby places include Coaling (5.2 mi), Cottondale (7.5 mi), Vance (7.9 mi), Holt (8.9 mi), Tuscaloosa (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023