Population by age group (%)
          0 – 17: 23.0
          18 – 64: 57.0
          65+: 20.0

Major Industries
          Manufacturing
          Coal
          Textiles

Brilliant is located in the heart of Marion County with easy access to several major cities. This makes it a great location for local workers, retirees and commuters. There is an accredited elementary school and high school in town, and teachers and students from both schools have won several awards and contests on the state and local levels. Many civic organizations for adults and children are available.

Come join the hunt for the world’s only source of crystallized petrified wood, or "diamond rock", as it is more commonly known in the area. Tourists have come from all over the southeast to try and find this natural wonder. Enjoy browsing through Norris Hardware. A registered Alabama Historic site built in 1905. You will find turn of the century memorabilia such as farm and livestock equipment, coke products, house ware items, hand painted signs of different varsities and more. The store is still open for business, as well as, tourism.

Brilliant has industrial sites available with easy access to Corridor X.

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City Hall: (205) 465 - 2281