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Brewton, AL


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Brewton, Alabama

Brewton, Alabama, in Escambia county, is 48 miles N of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 195 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 5,498.

The People and Families of Brewton

In Brewton, about 49% of adults are married.

Brewton has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brewton had a median family income of $43,548. Interestingly, lots of people in Brewton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brewton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $15,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Brewton Housing

Brewton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Brewton, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brewton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrewton Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Brewton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brewton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Brewton Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Brewton Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Brewton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Brewton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Brewton, AL

Comparing Brewton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men49
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work710
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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