Brent, FL Demographics

A map of Brent's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,966	10,580	46.1%	45.1%
Black	7,241	8,713	30.4%	37.2%
Hispanic	2,878	1,634	12.1%	7.0%
Multiracial	1,982	1,111	8.3%	4.7%
Asian	653	1,027	2.7%	4.4%
Native American/Other	93	382	0.4%	1.6%

Brent, Florida has an estimated population of 23,813, a slight increase from the 23,447 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.1% White, 30.4% Black, 12.1% Hispanic, 8.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brent, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brent has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brent, that probability was 64.9% in 2020 and 67.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brent is ranked the 184th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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 was ranked the 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brent's White Population

10,966 residents of Brent, or 46.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brent is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Brent ranks 712th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brent's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Brent's population has increased from 45.1% to 46.1%.

Brent is more White than neighboring Goulding (21.8% White), and West Pensacola (41.8% White). Brent is less White than neighboring Ensley (54.3% White), Bellview (56.2% White), and Pensacola (64.9% White).

Brent's Black Population

7,241 residents of Brent, or 30.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brent is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Brent ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brent's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Black residents' share of Brent's population has decreased from 37.2% to 30.4%.

Brent is more Black than neighboring Ensley (29.5% Black), Bellview (27.2% Black), and Pensacola (20.7% Black). Brent is less Black than neighboring Goulding (65.9% Black), and West Pensacola (42.5% Black).

Brent's Asian Population

653 residents of Brent, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brent is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Brent ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brent's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Asian residents' share of Brent's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.7%.

Brent is more Asian than neighboring Goulding (0.2% Asian), and West Pensacola (1.5% Asian). Brent is less Asian than neighboring Ensley (2.8% Asian), and Bellview (3.3% Asian).

Brent's Hispanic Population

2,878 residents of Brent, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brent is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Brent ranks 657th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brent's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Brent's population has increased from 7.0% to 12.1%.

Brent is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulding (5.9% Hispanic), West Pensacola (6.3% Hispanic), Ensley (7% Hispanic), Bellview (5% Hispanic), and Pensacola (5% Hispanic).

Brent's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Brent, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brent is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Brent ranks 57th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brent's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brent's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Brent is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Pensacola (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ensley (0.3% Native American/Other). Brent is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goulding (0.9% Native American/Other), Bellview (1.3% Native American/Other), and Pensacola (0.6% Native American/Other).

Brent's Multiracial Population

1,982 residents of Brent, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brent is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Brent ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brent's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Brent's population has increased from 4.7% to 8.3%.

Brent is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulding (5.4% Multiracial), West Pensacola (7.6% Multiracial), Ensley (6.1% Multiracial), Bellview (7% Multiracial), and Pensacola (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.