Population 6,999 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Demopolis
Household size in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Demopolis is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.43 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.0, Demopolis is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Demopolis as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Demopolis
Renters in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.8% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.9% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Demopolis than nationally: 42.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 61.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Demopolis: 12.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. The picture is much the same across Alabama.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Demopolis are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $579 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $524 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $703 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$156 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Demopolis runs $703 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $156 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Demopolis
Bachelor's degrees in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Demopolis (26.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Alabama as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Demopolis have finished high school (91.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Demopolis
| Period | Demopolis | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Demopolis has been low: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only five have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 9.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Demopolis compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis | 2.23 | 45.0 | 11.4% | 42.9% | 12.2% | 1976 | $703 | 26.5% | 91.3% | 1.2% |
| Shortleaf | 2.20 | 52.2 | 2.1% | 18.8% | 34.7% | 1977 | $1,081 | 29.5% | 90.7% | 0.0% |
| McDowell | 2.69 | 46.0 | 3.9% | 35.5% | 9.6% | 1974 | $760 | 41.5% | 97.0% | 0.0% |
| Gallion | 2.85 | 35.1 | 16.9% | 24.2% | 23.6% | 1989 | $694 | 23.4% | 92.8% | 2.0% |
| Old Spring Hill | 2.76 | 37.0 | 19.7% | 18.0% | 22.5% | 1990 | $730 | 20.0% | 93.1% | 0.1% |
| Prairieville | 2.76 | 45.0 | 12.8% | 3.5% | 27.6% | 1986 | $781 | 21.7% | 95.5% | 5.6% |
| Forkland | 3.12 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 24.4% | 33.7% | 1985 | $501 | 6.9% | 81.8% | 3.6% |
| Belmont | 2.12 | 54.2 | 4.4% | 33.5% | 21.9% | 1982 | $825 | 22.5% | 89.0% | 3.3% |
| Woodford | 2.85 | 42.6 | 2.8% | 24.2% | 26.6% | 1978 | $1,101 | 42.5% | 94.6% | 0.1% |
| Coatopa | 2.74 | 40.6 | 1.5% | 30.4% | 34.7% | 1978 | $1,279 | 44.0% | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Siddonsville | 2.29 | 46.9 | 4.7% | 22.6% | 14.2% | 1990 | $758 | 10.1% | 84.8% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Demopolis. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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