East Brewton, AL Demographics

A map of East Brewton's Population by Race

East Brewton, Alabama has an estimated population of 3,168, a dramatic increase from the 2,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.0% Black, 37.6% White, 15.8% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Brewton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Brewton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Brewton, that probability was 49.8% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Brewton is ranked the 166th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). East Brewton was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Brewton's White Population

1,192 residents of East Brewton, or 37.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Brewton is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. East Brewton ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brewton's White population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of East Brewton's population has decreased from 66.4% to 37.6%.

East Brewton is less White than neighboring Brewton (64.5% White), Riverview (85% White), Dixonville (78.9% White), Mount Carmel (100% White), and Pollard (55.8% White).

East Brewton's Black Population

1,395 residents of East Brewton, or 44.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Brewton is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. East Brewton ranks 214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brewton's Black population has grown by an estimated 152.3%. Black residents' share of East Brewton's population has increased from 24.1% to 44.0%.

East Brewton is more Black than neighboring Brewton (30% Black), Riverview (0% Black), Dixonville (0% Black), Mount Carmel (0% Black), and Pollard (39.5% Black).

East Brewton's Asian Population

0 residents of East Brewton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Brewton is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. East Brewton ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brewton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Brewton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Brewton is less Asian than neighboring Brewton (0.5% Asian).

East Brewton's Hispanic Population

82 residents of East Brewton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Brewton is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. East Brewton ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brewton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Brewton's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.6%.

East Brewton is more Hispanic than neighboring Brewton (1.9% Hispanic), Dixonville (0% Hispanic), and Mount Carmel (0% Hispanic). East Brewton is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverview (14.2% Hispanic), and Pollard (4.8% Hispanic).

East Brewton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Brewton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Brewton is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. East Brewton ranks 268th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brewton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Brewton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

East Brewton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brewton (1.2% Native American/Other).

East Brewton's Multiracial Population

499 residents of East Brewton, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Brewton is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. East Brewton ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brewton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 326.5%. Multiracial residents' share of East Brewton's population has increased from 5.1% to 15.8%.

East Brewton is more Multiracial than neighboring Brewton (1.9% Multiracial), Riverview (0.8% Multiracial), Mount Carmel (0% Multiracial), and Pollard (0% Multiracial). East Brewton is less Multiracial than neighboring Dixonville (21.1% 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.