Brewton, AL Demographics

A map of Brewton's Population by Race

Brewton, Alabama had a population of 5,276 in 2020. It was 53.0% White, 40.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brewton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brewton is the 112th 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).

Brewton's White Population

2,796 residents of Brewton identify as White, or 53.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Brewton slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brewton is ranked #454 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Brewton is less White than neighboring East Brewton (66.4% White), Riverview (88.3% White), Dixonville (92.3% White), Pollard (66.4% White), and Mount Carmel (92.6% White).

Brewton's Black Population

2,146 residents of Brewton identify as Black, or 40.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brewton larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brewton is ranked #124 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Brewton is more Black than neighboring East Brewton (24.1% Black), Riverview (3.1% Black), Dixonville (0% Black), Pollard (18.8% Black), and Mount Carmel (1.2% Black).

Brewton's Asian Population

23 residents of Brewton identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brewton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brewton is ranked #230 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Brewton is more Asian than neighboring Riverview (0% Asian), Dixonville (0% Asian), Pollard (0% Asian), and Mount Carmel (0% Asian).

Brewton's Hispanic Population

105 residents of Brewton identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brewton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brewton is ranked #349 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Brewton is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverview (1.2% Hispanic), and Mount Carmel (0.4% Hispanic). Brewton is less Hispanic than neighboring East Brewton (3.4% Hispanic), Dixonville (2.6% Hispanic), and Pollard (3.9% Hispanic).

Brewton's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Brewton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brewton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brewton is ranked #154 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Brewton is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Brewton (0.7% Native American/Other), Riverview (0% Native American/Other), and Dixonville (0.5% Native American/Other). Brewton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pollard (1.6% Native American/Other), and Mount Carmel (2.9% Native American/Other).

Brewton's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Brewton identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brewton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brewton is ranked #375 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Brewton is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Carmel (2.9% Multiracial). Brewton is less Multiracial than neighboring East Brewton (5.1% Multiracial), Riverview (7.4% Multiracial), Dixonville (4.6% Multiracial), and Pollard (9.4% Multiracial).

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