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Demopolis

Alabama · 7,162 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 $32,743. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,000. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,162
−5%since 2000
from 7,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Demopolis
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,743
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,481 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,433
+58%since 2000
from $16,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(2,900)
Black54%(3,869)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(205)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other1.9%(135)
Diversity Score67.8%(4,853)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Demopolis, Alabama?

Demopolis, Alabama has about 7,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Demopolis, Alabama?

The typical household in Demopolis, Alabama earns about $32,743 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 $143,000, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Demopolis, Alabama?

About 21.2% 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 26.0% of people in Demopolis, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Demopolis, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Demopolis, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 350 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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