Brent, FL is a small city with a population of 21,717 and a population density of 2,284 people per square mile. Located in Escambia County, Brent is known for its quiet atmosphere and small-town charm. Local businesses include the family-owned restaurant serving southern-style cooking, The Big Easy Café; the outdoor retail shop offering camping and fishing gear, Backwoods Outfitters; and the local brewery that serves craft beers, Pensacola Craft Brewery. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, golfing, and wildlife watching are popular in Brent due to the mild climate. Other organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Escambia County offer after-school programs for local children. Sporting events such as baseball games at Escambia High School draw visitors from all around to cheer on their team.
The population in Brent is 21,717. There are 2,093 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brent is 30.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brent is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brent
- 32.3% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 14.6% are married with children
- 23.4% have children, but are single
Race in Brent
- 50.0% are White
- 34.5% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 6.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.0% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander