Brookwood, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brookwood, Alabama had a total population of 2,706, the 182nd largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $81,394, which is 27% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.5%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.
Brookwood Quick Facts
How Brookwood Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,139 | 2,706 | No clear change (+26.5%) |
| Median household income | $79,043 | $81,394 | No clear change (+3.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $166,761 | $188,300 | +12.9% |
| Median gross rent | $1,329 | $1,097 | No clear change (-17.5%) |
How Brookwood Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 85.9%
- Black: 2.5%
- Hispanic: 8.4%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 8.9%
- HS Diploma: 31.4%
- Some College: 20.8%
- Associate's: 14.9%
- Bachelor's: 19.1%
- Graduate+: 4.9%
Brookwood Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Tuscaloosa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 111,038 | $51,464 | 25.1% | $255,500 |
| Northport | 31,218 | $80,913 | 12.3% | $282,600 |
| Moundville | 3,754 | $73,036 | 17.6% | $189,700 |
| Holt | 3,629 | $48,675 | 20.7% | $126,900 |
| Cottondale | 2,632 | $44,877 | 32.0% | $139,200 |
| Coaling | 2,573 | $81,370 | 3.7% | $228,000 |
| Vance | 2,105 | $94,545 | 7.3% | $225,400 |
| Woodstock | 1,218 | $73,438 | 14.1% | $195,800 |
| Coker | 1,058 | $55,313 | 14.0% | $200,700 |
Cities Similar to Brookwood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choccolocco | 2,620 | $78,858 | $262,900 | 38.4% | 8.6% |
| Coaling | 2,573 | $81,370 | $228,000 | 13.9% | 3.7% |
| Owens Cross Roads | 2,826 | $86,188 | $227,000 | 24.4% | 10.1% |
| New Hope | 2,911 | $83,816 | $163,700 | 29.3% | 13.1% |
| Stapleton | 3,009 | N/A | N/A | 33.2% | 4.4% |
Population Overview
Brookwood is a small community located in Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. The total population is 2,706. It ranks as the 182nd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brookwood is 36.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Brookwood is $81,394. This is 27% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $188,300. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Brookwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Brookwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.4% vs 5.6%).
Education
24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brookwood, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Brookwood, Alabama?
Brookwood, Alabama has a population of 2,706 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brookwood, AL?
The median household income in Brookwood is $81,394, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brookwood, AL?
The poverty rate in Brookwood is 7.5%. This means approximately 202 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Brookwood, Alabama?
Brookwood's population is 85.9% White, 2.5% Black, 8.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brookwood, AL?
The median home value in Brookwood is $188,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
How educated is Brookwood, Alabama?
24.0% of adults (25+) in Brookwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.