Income & Economy in East Brewton, AL
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,070
-41% vs national
Per Capita Income
$16,902
-55% vs national
Poverty Rate
26.6%
+95% vs national
Gini Index
0.4425
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
24.8%
+378% vs national
SNAP Recipients
35.9%
of households
How East Brewton Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)East Brewton vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. East Brewton is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in East Brewton. The median household income here is $43,070.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
24.8%
+328% vs AL avg
Labor Force
1,606
Employed
1,207
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
30.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
27.6
Work from Home
7.1%
of workers
The median household income in East Brewton, AL is $43,070, which is 41.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $16,902. The poverty rate of 26.6% is higher than the AL state average of 17.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4425, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 24.8%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. 4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.