State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
363.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.33%
Growth Since 2010
-13.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Demopolis, Alabama Population 2021
6,438
Demopolis is a city located in Marengo County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 6,438, it is the 89th largest city in Alabama and the 4149th largest city in the United States . Demopolis is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -13.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,483 in 2010. Demopolis reached it's highest population of 7,678 in 1980. Spanning over 18 miles, Demopolis has a population density of 363 people per square mile.
The average household income in Demopolis is $50,185 with a poverty rate of 24.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $537 per month, and the median house value is $117,400. The median age in Demopolis is 38.8 years, 42.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Demopolis Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Demopolis was:
- Black or African American: 52.11%
- White: 46.54%
- Two or more races: 0.88%
- Other race: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Demopolis, Alabama is 6,438 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,699.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,483.
Demopolis, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,547 | 52.11% |
| White | 3,168 | 46.54% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 0.88% |
| Some Other Race | 21 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.16% |
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Demopolis Population by Race
Demopolis Population Pyramid $2021
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Demopolis Population by Age
Demopolis Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,723 | 2.46 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 1,498 | 1.17 | 52.3 |
| Married | 743 | 3.38 | 79.7 |
| Female | 420 | 5.11 | 13.1 |
| Male | 62 | 4.71 | 100 |
3.93
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Demopolis Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 5.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 685 | 14.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,367 | 29.89% |
| Some College | 1,023 | 22.37% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 530 | 11.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 440 | 9.62% |
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Demopolis Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Demopolis Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,279 | 1,910 | 567 |
| Black | 2,271 | 1,704 | 387 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Demopolis Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,988
Average Earnings
$47,566
Average Male
$24,470
Average Female
Demopolis Earnings by Educational Attainment
Demopolis Language by Age
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Demopolis Language
99.67% of Demopolis residents speak only English, while 0.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
Demopolis Language
Demopolis Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,486 | 1,086 | 31.15% |
| White | 3,002 | 418 | 13.92% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 157 | 100.00% |
| Other | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
24.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.12%
Male Poverty Rate
28.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Demopolis
The race most likely to be in poverty in Demopolis is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Demopolis is White, with 13.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.33%.
Demopolis Poverty
Demopolis Poverty Rate by Education
Demopolis Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Demopolis Married by Age and Sex
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Demopolis Marriage
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.
Demopolis Marital Status by Race
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Demopolis Marital Status
Demopolis Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 6.45% |
| Black | 133 | 4.95% |
Demopolis Veterans by Race
Demopolis Veterans by Education
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0.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
Demopolis Veterans by Education
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52.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Demopolis Employment by Age
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Demopolis Employment by Race
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Demopolis Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.71% of Demopolis residents were born in the United States, with 81.14% having been born in Alabama. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Demopolis Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,438 | -87 | -1.33% |
| 2020 | 6,525 | -87 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 6,612 | -87 | -1.30% |
| 2018 | 6,699 | -142 | -2.08% |
| 2017 | 6,841 | -62 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 6,903 | -95 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 6,998 | -95 | -1.34% |
| 2014 | 7,093 | -63 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 7,156 | -106 | -1.46% |
| 2012 | 7,262 | -115 | -1.56% |
| 2011 | 7,377 | -70 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 7,447 | -93 | -0.12% |
| 2000 | 7,540 | 28 | 0.04% |
| 1990 | 7,512 | -166 | -0.22% |
| 1980 | 7,678 | 27 | 0.04% |
| 1970 | 7,651 | 274 | 0.37% |
| 1960 | 7,377 | 2,373 | 3.96% |
| 1950 | 5,004 | 867 | 1.92% |
| 1940 | 4,137 | 100 | 0.24% |
| 1930 | 4,037 | 1,258 | 3.80% |
| 1920 | 2,779 | 173 | 0.32% |
| 1900 | 2,606 | 0.00% |