Brent, FL Demographics

A map of Brent's Population by Race

Brent, Florida had a population of 23,447 in 2020. It was 45.1% White, 37.2% Black, 4.4% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brent, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Brent is the 181st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Brent's White Population

10,580 residents of Brent identify as White, or 45.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Brent slightly less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Brent is ranked #712 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Brent is more White than neighboring Goulding (26.5% White), and West Pensacola (41.9% White). Brent is less White than neighboring Ensley (55.4% White), Bellview (58.5% White), and Pensacola (64.6% White).

Brent's Black Population

8,713 residents of Brent identify as Black, or 37.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brent considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Brent is ranked #81 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Brent is more Black than neighboring Ensley (27% Black), Bellview (22.3% Black), and Pensacola (22.2% Black). Brent is less Black than neighboring Goulding (68.5% Black), and West Pensacola (40% Black).

Brent's Asian Population

1,027 residents of Brent identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brent roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Brent is ranked #87 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Brent is more Asian than neighboring Goulding (0.4% Asian), West Pensacola (3.3% Asian), Ensley (3.3% Asian), and Pensacola (2.4% Asian). Brent is less Asian than neighboring Bellview (4.6% Asian).

Brent's Hispanic Population

1,634 residents of Brent identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brent less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Brent is ranked #655 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Brent is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulding (2% Hispanic), Bellview (6.4% Hispanic), and Pensacola (5.2% Hispanic). Brent is less Hispanic than neighboring West Pensacola (7.9% Hispanic), and Ensley (7.4% Hispanic).

Brent's Native American/Other Population

382 residents of Brent identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brent roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Brent is ranked #57 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Brent is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goulding (0.4% Native American/Other), West Pensacola (1.5% Native American/Other), Ensley (1.4% Native American/Other), Bellview (1.4% Native American/Other), and Pensacola (0.9% Native American/Other).

Brent's Multiracial Population

1,111 residents of Brent identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brent roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Brent is ranked #191 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Brent is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulding (2.3% Multiracial), and Pensacola (4.6% Multiracial). Brent is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pensacola (5.4% Multiracial), Ensley (5.5% Multiracial), and Bellview (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.