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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Demopolis

Alabama · 7,512 residents · 17.744 sq mi
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Demopolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $48,600. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,512
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
423 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Demopolis
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,481 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,332
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,687 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$213
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $301 in 2000
US average: $450
67.5%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
2.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(3,585)
Black50.6%(3,814)
Hispanic / Latino1%(74)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(4,818)
1990
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(3,889)
Black48.1%(3,617)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score62.5%(4,696)
63
−2%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.6%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Demopolis, Alabama?

Demopolis, Alabama has about 7,512 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Demopolis, Alabama?

The typical household in Demopolis, Alabama earns about $20,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Demopolis, Alabama expensive?

In Demopolis, Alabama, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $213 a month.

How educated are people in Demopolis, Alabama?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Demopolis, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Demopolis, Alabama?

About 28.0% of people in Demopolis, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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