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Demopolis’s story
209 years in pictures
13 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1817Demopolis is settled
DemopolisAL
A town of 6,908, settled in 1817. Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Adrien Lamarre, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Public domain
Population
6,908
−4.3% since 2010
Typical home
$155K
+2% in a year
Household income
$35K
median
Median age
45.1
years
Jobs based here
3,862
Balanced
What makes Demopolis stand out
The 3 things Demopolis does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Demopolis
Health
80% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than AL on 0 measures, worse on 7.
GaineswoodHistory
Settled in 1817
13 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 209 years.
5 miof trails
Outdoors
#39 most conserved land in AL
4.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
3.1% of the town is conserved land.
Demopolis’s report card
HealthC−Healthier than 20% of U.S. townsOutdoors5 mi#52 for trails in ALSafetyD−Less crime than 3% of U.S. townsCommute11 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$155K36% below the AL typical homeHazards75/100High risk of storm & flood damageClimate92°/35°Summer high · winter low · 0″ snowSchoolsC+Beats 38% of AL districts
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Weather
Forecast →55°
Clear
H 88° · L 58°
Local news
All →- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Sipsey Valley High School vs. Demopolis High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Marbury vs Demopolis - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Middle School Girls Volleyball Demopolis High School - 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Demopolis. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Demopolis beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Demopolis | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.4% | 9.6% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 18.4% | 13.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.2% | 19.2% |
Whitfield Regional Hospital
6.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
49th
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
3.1% of Demopolis is conserved land
4.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
#52for trails in AL
3.1%
conserved · 355 of 11,527 acres
4.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#39
most conserved land in AL
#98
most walkable in AL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Foscue Creek Park | 1.4 mi | 85 |
| 2. Demopolis Public Square | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 3% of U.S. towns
Demopolis reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 97% report less.
D−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Demopolis8.6
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Demopolis41.1
Alabama15
U.S.15.5
3rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
4th
percentile among AL towns
57
violent crimes reported in 2025
272
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Demopolis
About one in 3 of Demopolis’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Tuscaloosa (4%), Montgomery (4%) and Birmingham (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
34%work in town
Where working residents work
In Demopolis34%
Tuscaloosa4%
Montgomery4%
Birmingham3%
Livingston2%
11 mi
median commute distance
3,862
jobs based in Demopolis
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Demopolis home is worth about $155K
The typical Demopolis home is worth about $155,000, up 2% in a year, 36% below the Alabama typical home.
$155KZillow home value
Typical home value
Demopolis$155K
Alabama$242K
+2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
9
paid flood claims since 1980
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Demopolis has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring52–77°
Summer70–91°
Fall54–77°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Demopolis’s public schools outperform 38% of Alabama districts
The public schools Demopolis’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School | PK–2 | 499 | Not graded |
| US Jones Elementary School | 3–5 | 431 | B+ |
| Demopolis Middle School | 6–8 | 394 | B− |
| Demopolis High School | 9–12 | 594 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Landmarks
13 places in Demopolis on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Demopolis
21 notable people were born in Demopolis.
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Waldo SemonAmerican inventor · 1898–1999
D
Duck WilliamsAmerican professional basketball player · born 1956T
Tommy BrookerPlayer of American football · 1939–2019A
Arthur George GastonAfrican-American civil right leader · 1892–1996About Demopolis
City in Alabama, United States
Demopolis is the largest city in Marengo County, in west-central Alabama. The population was 7,162 at the 2020 census. The city lies at the confluence of the Black Warrior River and Tombigbee River. It is situated atop a cliff composed of the Demopolis Chalk Formation, known locally as White Bluff, on the east bank of the Tombigbee. It is at the center of Alabama's Canebrake region and is also within the Black Belt region. Demopolis was founded in the early 1800s after the fall of Napoleon's empire. It was named by a group of French expatriates, a mix of exiled Bonapartists and other French refugees who had settled in the United States after the overthrow of the colonial government in Saint…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1817
- Population
- 7,162
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 121 ft
- ZIP code
- 36732
- Area code
- 334
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