How long is the commute from Brent, AL?
Workers who live in Brent, AL take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Brent get to work
| Means of transportation | Brent | Bibb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.6% (±8.0 points) | 84.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±4.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±3.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±6.9 points) | 4.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Brent, the average commute is not measurably different from Bibb County (31.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brent, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bibb County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Bibb County, Brent ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 159 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brent
| Vehicles available | Brent | Bibb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±8.7 points) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% (±11.6 points) | 26.5% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±10.8 points) | 31.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±8.0 points) | 36.5% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Brent, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bibb County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brent
| Brent | Bibb County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±6.9 points) | 4.8% (±1.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±6.5 points) | 91.9% (±2.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.9% (±9.9 points) | 82.9% (±3.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brent, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bibb County (82.9%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brent
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | — | 29.3 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Centreville | 2.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Blocton | 12 mi | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Vance | 16 mi | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Coaling | 19 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock | 19 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton | 19 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Maplesville | 20 mi | 31.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brookwood | 22 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilton, AL (23.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bibb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Blocton | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Woodstock | 29.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Brent | 29.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Centreville | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brent
How long is the average commute in Brent?
Workers who live in Brent, AL take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brent without a car?
11.6% of households in Brent have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brent?
7.7% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Brent worked from home, and 73.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent city, Alabama
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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