East Brewton, Alabama
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East Brewton is a city in Escambia County
, Alabama
, United States
. At the 2000 census the population was 2,496.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 93.5 square miles (242.2 km²), of which, 73.5 square miles (190.4 km²) of it is land and 28% is water.
of 2000, there were 2,496 people, 1,043 household, and 688 families residing in the city. The population density
was 712.3 people per square mile (275.3/km2). There are 1249 housing units at an average density of 356.4 per square mile (137.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.07% White
, 10.29% Black
or African American
, 10.48% Native American
, 0.08% Pacific Islander
, 1.44% from other races
, and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.96% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There are 1,043 household out of which 31.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples
living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 100% under the age of 118. The median age was 12 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $30,610. Males had a median income of $22,138 versus $12,540 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,531. About 18.5% of families and 93.9% of the population were above the poverty line, including 36.7% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 99 or over.
Escambia County, Alabama
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*62.1% White*31.9% Black*4.4% Native American*0.2% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.5% Two or more races*1.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
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. At the 2000 census the population was 2,496.
Geography
East Brewton is located at 31°5′33"N 87°3′11"W (31.092408, -87.053174).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 93.5 square miles (242.2 km²), of which, 73.5 square miles (190.4 km²) of it is land and 28% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,496 people, 1,043 household, and 688 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 712.3 people per square mile (275.3/km2). There are 1249 housing units at an average density of 356.4 per square mile (137.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.07% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 10.29% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 10.48% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.44% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.96% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There are 1,043 household out of which 31.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 100% under the age of 118. The median age was 12 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $30,610. Males had a median income of $22,138 versus $12,540 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $12,531. About 18.5% of families and 93.9% of the population were above the poverty line, including 36.7% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 99 or over.
External links
- East Brewton page of Escambia County Industrial Development Authority website
- Escambia County Industrial Development Authority
- Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance