Demopolis is a city located in Marengo County Alabama. Demopolis has a 2024 population of 6,730. Demopolis is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,142 in 2020.
The average household income in Demopolis is $71,046 with a poverty rate of 26.52%. The median age in Demopolis is 43.4 years: 45.3 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Demopolis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,440 | 49.07% |
| Black or African American | 3,187 | 45.46% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 135 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,165 | 2.18 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 1,430 | 1.08 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Married | 1,043 | 2.82 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Female | 561 | 3.53 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Male | 131 | 3.28 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 347 | 7.01% |
| Associates Degree | 610 | 12.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 790 | 15.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 631 | 12.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,463 | 29.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 842 | 17.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,554 | 2,289 | 721 |
| Black | 2,115 | 1,787 | 506 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 153 | 92 |
| Other Race | 135 | 135 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 106 | 102 |
| Asian | 27 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 88.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,182 | $2,499 | $48,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,048 | $53,508 | $56,728 |
| High School Graduate | $29,690 | $41,424 | $27,799 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $8,292 | $7,051 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,069 | $48,300 | $38,052 |
| Some College | $59,433 | $67,335 | $53,083 |
$42,069
Average Earnings
$48,300
Average Male
$38,052
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.3% of Demopolis residents speak only English, while 2.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,186 | 1,466 | 46.01% |
| White | 3,252 | 187 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 128 | 53.78% |
| Other | 135 | 74 | 54.81% |
| Asian | 56 | 50 | 89.29% |
26.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.24%
Male Poverty Rate
32.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Demopolis is Asian, with 89.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Demopolis is White, with 5.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.85% |
| High School | 34.53% |
| Some College | 13.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,213 | $102,251 |
| Households | $41,457 | $71,046 |
| Married Families | $112,159 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,071 | $30,650 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
547
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
205
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 209 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 75+ | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 11.9% |
| Black | 132 | 5.42% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 55.63% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.1%
Born in Demopolis
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
97.86% of Demopolis residents were born in the United States, with 81.1% having been born in Alabama. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,215 | -103 | -1.63% |
| 2028 | 6,318 | -103 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 6,421 | -103 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 6,524 | -103 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 6,627 | -103 | -1.53% |
| 2024 | 6,730 | -103 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 6,833 | -66 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 6,899 | -111 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 7,010 | -132 | -1.85% |
| 2020 | 7,142 | 514 | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 6,628 | -78 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 6,706 | -136 | -1.99% |
| 2017 | 6,842 | -61 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 6,903 | -94 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 6,997 | -94 | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 7,091 | -64 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 7,155 | -105 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 7,260 | -117 | -1.59% |
| 2011 | 7,377 | -67 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 7,444 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,540 | 28 | 0.37% |
| 1990 | 7,512 | -166 | -2.16% |
| 1980 | 7,678 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 1970 | 7,651 | 274 | 3.71% |
| 1960 | 7,377 | 2,373 | 47.42% |
| 1950 | 5,004 | 867 | 20.96% |
| 1940 | 4,137 | 100 | 2.48% |
| 1930 | 4,037 | 1,258 | 45.27% |
| 1920 | 2,779 | 173 | 6.64% |
| 1900 | 2,606 | -3,609 | -58.07% |