City

Demopolis, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marengo County  ·  Alabama

👥8,339Population
💰$45,029Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$182,400Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.2% Female 57.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.3%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 47.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White47.3%
Hispanic2.3%
Black47.7%
Asian0.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma204 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,776 (31.1%)
Some College802 (14.1%)
Associates548 (9.6%)
Bachelors692 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,681 (29.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College14.1%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.2%Renter: 41.8%Tenure
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,029 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$182,400 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units4,207
Vacant Units702

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Demopolis, AL

Demopolis is a city in Alabama, located in Marengo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,339 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Demopolis is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,029 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Demopolis is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month.

The population of Demopolis is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.7%.

Demopolis, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Demopolis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36732 8,339 $45,029 $182,400 $690 1.1% 41.6% 58.2%