About Brent
Brent is a small town in central Alabama, home to 4,074 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Brent is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.8 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 463 residents per square mile.
📰 Brent News Today
- Tuesday's Brent Industries explosion wasn't the company's first fatal workplace incident wtol.com · Aug 18
- Explosion in Toledo rocks Alabama owned recycling facility Alabama Public Radio · Aug 18
- Explosions and fire tear through Ohio industrial building, killing 2 workers CHAT News Today · Aug 18
- Ohio firefighters responding to explosions and a fire at Toledo industrial recycling business NEWS10 ABC · Aug 17
- Explosions and fire tear through Ohio industrial building. 2 workers unaccounted for yourcentralvalley.com · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Brent Unique
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Brent
- Joates Mexican Grill — mexican
- Sawmeal Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brent
- Brent City Walking Track Park reviews ★
- Cahaba Picnic Area reviews ★
- Heritage Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Brent
- Brent Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,074
Rank in state#124 of 463
Land area8.8 sq mi
Density463/sq mi
Coordinates32.9449, -87.1721