26-559: East Brewton is a city in Escambia County , Alabama , United States. It was incorporated in October 1918. At the 2020 census , the population was 2,293. The community grew around Fort Crawford , a fort built to protect early settlers of the area. East Brewton is located in east-central Escambia County at 31°5′33″N 87°3′11″W / 31.09250°N 87.05306°W / 31.09250; -87.05306 (31.092408, -87.053174). It
52-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.10% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
78-545: A given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since
104-430: Is 34 miles (55 km) south of East Brewton via AL 41 and Florida State Road 87 . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , East Brewton has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km), of which 3.4 square miles (8.8 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km), or 1.02%, is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,496 people, 1,043 household, and 688 families residing in the city. The population density
130-460: Is bordered to the northwest by the city of Brewton , across Murder Creek . U.S. Route 29 and Alabama State Route 41 pass through the center of East Brewton as Forrest Avenue and lead northwest into the center of Brewton. In the other direction, US 29 runs east, then northeast, 44 miles (71 km) to Andalusia , while AL 41 leads south 7 miles (11 km) to the Florida line. Milton, Florida ,
156-695: The National Register of Historic Places , the Atmore Commercial Historic District the Brewton Historic Commercial District , and the Commercial Hotel-Hart Hotel . 31°07′36″N 87°09′44″W / 31.12667°N 87.16222°W / 31.12667; -87.16222 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in
182-711: The United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 953 square miles (2,470 km ), of which 945 square miles (2,450 km ) is land and 8.1 square miles (21 km ) (0.8%) is water. Escambia County in Alabama and Escambia County in Florida are two of 22 counties or parishes in the United States with the same name to border each other across state lines. As of the census of 2020, there were 36,757 people, 13,089 households, and 8,019 families residing in
208-668: The poverty line , including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 17.80% of those age 65 or over. The Holman Correctional Facility of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is in Atmore, 9 miles (14 km) north of the Atmore city center. Holman has a male death row and the State of Alabama execution chamber. In addition the ADOC Fountain Correctional Facility is also in Atmore, about 7 miles (11 km) north of
234-447: The 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it
260-446: The Atmore city center. The city of Atmore annexed both prisons in 2008. Escambia County is reliably Republican at the presidential level. The last Democrat to win the county in a presidential election is Jimmy Carter , who won it by a majority in 1976 . The two school districts are Brewton City School District (City of Brewton) and Escambia County School District (all other locations). Escambia County has three sites listed on
286-476: The Atmore, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area; which is itself a constituent part of the larger Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL-AL Combined Statistical Area. The county is the base of the state's only federally recognized Native American tribe, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians . They have developed gaming casinos and a hotel on their reservation here, but also a much larger business extending to locations in other states and
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#1732877226264312-668: The Caribbean. The name "Escambia" may have been derived from the Creek name Shambia , meaning "clearwater", or the Choctaw word for "cane-brake" or "reed-brake". Historic American Indian tribes in the area included the Muskogean -speaking Creek , Choctaw , and Alabama , who had inhabited the lands for centuries and had many settlements. The former two tribes were among those in the Southeast whom
338-607: The European-American settlers called the Five Civilized Tribes , as they adopted some European-American cultural ways. Many of their members had close working relationships with traders and settlers moving into the area in the early 19th century. Most of these nations were forced to cede their lands to the United States and to remove in the 1830s to Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River . Escambia County
364-406: The age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were married couples living together, 23.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03. The median income for a household in the city
390-406: The age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94. The median income for a household in the city
416-404: The city and county. 31°05′33″N 87°03′11″W / 31.092408°N 87.053174°W / 31.092408; -87.053174 Escambia County, Alabama Escambia County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama . As of the 2020 census , the population was 36,757. Its county seat is Brewton . Escambia County is coextensive with
442-491: The city. The population density was 708 inhabitants per square mile (273/km). There were 1,226 housing units at an average density of 350.3 per square mile (135.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 74.7% White , 20.8% Black or African American , .6% Native American , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 2.6% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. 3.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 992 households, out of which 31.0% had children under
468-420: The county was 64.40% White , 30.79% Black or African American , 3.01% Native American , 0.24% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.40% from other races , and 1.13% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 14,297 households, out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.70% were married couples living together, 15.10% had
494-461: The county was declared a disaster area due to damage from Hurricane Frederic . It was declared a disaster area again in September 2004 due to damage from Hurricane Ivan . In the 20th century, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians organized to gain recognition as a tribe, and established a government under a written constitution. It had control of some lands that were taken into trust on their behalf by
520-519: The county. According to the 2010 United States census : As of 2012 the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Escambia County were: As of the census of 2000, there were 38,440 people, 14,297 households, and 10,093 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16 people/km ). There were 16,544 housing units at an average density of 18 units per square mile (6.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of
546-414: The federal government as part of the federal recognition process. It is the only federally recognized tribe in the state. Since the late 20th century, they have developed three gaming resorts to generate revenues for tribal health and welfare. In addition, Alabama has recognized nine tribes, generally descendants of Choctaw, Creek, and Cherokee Native Americans who had historically lived here. According to
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#1732877226264572-402: Was $ 23,125, and the median income for a family was $ 30,610. Males had a median income of $ 22,138 versus $ 12,540 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,531. About 18.5% of families were above the poverty line , including 36.7% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,478 people, 992 household, and 661 families residing in
598-497: Was $ 26,065, and the median income for a family was $ 34,120. Males had a median income of $ 35,833 versus $ 17,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,181. About 26.4% of families and 29.7% of the population were above the poverty line , including 39.1% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over. Escambia County Public School System is the local school district. Escambia County Alabama Transit System (ECATS) provides dial-a-ride bus service throughout
624-417: Was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 28,319, and the median income for a family was $ 36,086. Males had a median income of $ 30,632 versus $ 18,091 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,396. About 15.20% of families and 20.90% of the population were below
650-472: Was 712.3 inhabitants per square mile (275.0/km). There were 1249 housing units at an average density of 356.4 per square mile (137.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 77.07% White , 10.29% Black or African American , 10.48% Native American , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 1.44% from other races , and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,043 households, out of which 31.6% had children under
676-539: Was organized and established after the American Civil War , on December 10, 1868, during the Reconstruction era . The state legislature created it from parts of Baldwin and Conecuh counties, to the west and north, respectively. The area was part of the coastal plain. It was largely agricultural into the 20th century. The county is subject to heavy winds and rains due to seasonal hurricanes . In September 1979,
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