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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Demopolis

Alabama · 7,540 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 $26,481. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $72,400. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,540
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7,512 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.5
+11%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Demopolis
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.1%(538)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.7%(656)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.3%(628)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(588)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(416)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.9%(901)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.6%(1,101)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.6%(951)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649%(681)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.7%(580)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(358)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(142)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,481
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,687
+62%since 1990
from $10,332 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
30.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$301
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
32.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(3,889)
Black48.1%(3,617)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(3,585)
Black50.6%(3,814)
Hispanic / Latino1%(74)
Asian0.2%(15)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(116)
Peruvian0.5%(36)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.4%(31)
Filipino0.1%(5)
Vietnamese0.1%(4)
Ancestry
American8.3%(571)
English6.3%(433)
Irish5.6%(389)
German3.5%(244)
French2.2%(151)
Scottish1%(66)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(36)
Polish0.5%(34)
Greek0.5%(32)
Italian0.3%(21)
Danish0.2%(11)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swedish0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+4%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(869)
Married56%(1,489)
Widowed5.3%(142)
Divorced6%(160)
Women 15+
Never married26.2%(842)
Married48.7%(1,564)
Widowed13%(419)
Divorced12.1%(388)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Demopolis, Alabama?

Demopolis, Alabama has about 7,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Demopolis, Alabama?

The typical household in Demopolis, Alabama earns about $26,481 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 $72,400, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Demopolis, Alabama?

About 16.3% 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 30.6% of people in Demopolis, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Demopolis, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Demopolis, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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