Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama

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Brewton is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, with 5,276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Brewton, 1.8 miles SE.

About Brewton

Brewton is a city in and the county seat of Escambia County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the 2020 population was 5,276. Brewton is located in south central Alabama, just north of the Florida Panhandle.

Brewton was home to the Downing Industrial School, a school for girls. Brewton was ranked as one of the 100 best small towns in America in Norman Crampton's book, The 100 Best Small Towns in America (1995).

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Living in Brewton

Median household income
$50,721
Median home value
$150,100
Median rent
$695/mo
Median age
46.4
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Brewton, AL population

Brewton had 5,276 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,276
Density467 per sq mi (180 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brewton at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyEscambia County
TypeCity
Population5,276 (2020)
Land area11.30 sq mi (29.3 km²)
Water area0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²)
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates31.1092° N, 87.0766° W
ZIP code36426
Official websitecityofbrewton.org
Census code (GEOID)0109208

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Brewton

What county is Brewton in?

Brewton is in Escambia County, Alabama.

What is the population of Brewton, AL?

5,276 people lived in Brewton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Brewton, AL?

The ZIP code of Brewton is 36426.

What is the elevation of Brewton?

82 feet (25 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Brewton?

East Brewton (1.8 mi), Riverview (3.3 mi), Pollard (8.0 mi), Mount Carmel (8.6 mi), Dixonville (8.8 mi).

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