Brent Public RecordsAlabama

Brent, located in Bibb County, Alabama, has a population of approximately 4,760. The city’s demographic makeup is about 45% White and 52% Black or African American, with Hispanic or Latino residents accounting for around 3%. The median age is approximately 36 years, with about 49% male and 51% female. Children under 18 make up around 19% of the population, while about 14% are 65 or older.

Brent, in Bibb County, AL, features a homeownership rate of about 67%, with median home values around $80,000 and median gross rents near $650/month. The housing market is predominantly composed of single-family homes, with some mobile homes. Property values have seen modest growth of approximately 3% year-over-year. Neighborhoods are small, with rural and suburban characteristics. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging about 0.4% of a home's value annually, resulting in median annual property taxes under $400, making Brent an affordable option for both buyers and renters.

Transportation in Brent, Bibb County, AL, is predominantly car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and less than 1% using public transit. The average one-way commute time is approximately 28 minutes, slightly above the national average. Most households own two vehicles. Key transportation infrastructure includes U.S. Route 82 and Alabama State Route 5, facilitating access to nearby employment hubs in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, with many residents commuting to these cities for work. Public transportation options are limited, resulting in high reliance on personal vehicles among Brent’s workforce.

Brent, located in Bibb County, AL, has limited healthcare infrastructure; residents primarily use Bibb Medical Center in nearby Centreville (roughly 6 miles away) for hospital services, as Brent itself has no major hospital. Local options include small clinics and primary care providers. Bibb County has a 9% uninsured rate (2021, U.S. Census), with a population that is 54% white and 41% Black. Common health issues include diabetes (14%), hypertension, and obesity (38%). Access challenges persist due to provider shortages: only 2.5 primary care physicians per 10,000 residents (compared to 8.7 state average).

Brent city in Bibb County, AL, is served mainly by the Bibb County School District, featuring Brent Elementary and Bibb County High School. Bibb County High enrolls about 600 students, with a graduation rate near 90%. Approximately 9% of adults in Brent hold a bachelor’s degree. The area has two public schools and limited adult education options. School safety initiatives include security cameras and school resource officers, while educational programs emphasize career technical education and dual enrollment. Average school “report card” scores for Bibb County schools range between 70-80 out of 100.