East Brewton, Alabama facts for kids
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East Brewton
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Location of East Brewton in Escambia County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.44 sq mi (8.92 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,293 |
| • Density | 672.83/sq mi (259.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36426-36427
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-22216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0117739 |
East Brewton is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. It became an official city in October 1918. In 2020, about 2,293 people lived there. The town started near Fort Crawford. This fort helped protect the first settlers in the area.
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Where is East Brewton?
East Brewton is located in the eastern part of Escambia County. It is right next to the city of Brewton, with Murder Creek separating them.
Two main roads, U.S. Route 29 and Alabama State Route 41, go through the middle of East Brewton. These roads connect East Brewton to other towns. For example, US 29 goes about 44 miles (71 km) northeast to Andalusia. AL 41 goes south about 7 miles (11 km) to the Florida border. From there, you can reach Milton, Florida, which is about 34 miles (55 km) south of East Brewton.
The city covers a total area of about 3.4 square miles (8.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in East Brewton?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 826 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,002 | 21.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,340 | 33.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,173 | 62.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,511 | 15.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,336 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,012 | 28.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,579 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,496 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,478 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,293 | −7.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,478 people living in East Brewton. These people lived in about 992 homes. Many different kinds of families and individuals make up the city. Some homes had children under 18, while others had people living alone, including those aged 65 or older.
The people in East Brewton come from various backgrounds. Most residents are White or African American, and there are also Native American and Hispanic or Latino people.
Schools in East Brewton
Students in East Brewton go to schools managed by the Escambia County Public School System. This is the local school district that takes care of education in the area.
Getting Around East Brewton
The Escambia County Alabama Transit System (ECATS) offers bus services. These buses can take people to different places within East Brewton and across Escambia County. This service is called "dial-a-ride," meaning you can call to arrange a pick-up.
See also
In Spanish: East Brewton (Alabama) para niños
