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Demopolis, AL
City in Marengo County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36732.
Population
6,908
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
389
ZIP codes
1
Demopolis and its ZIP codes
Demopolis at a glance
- Demopolis is about 3.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 96th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $34,802, 46% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,600 (13% below Alabama) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Demopolis, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Demopolis, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,802
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (389), German Americans (244), French Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marengo County. PPP loans are for Demopolis.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,753
7,243 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,576
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,579 per person
How people get to work
Demopolis, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Demopolis, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Demopolis, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Demopolis
1 in or overlapping Demopolis. Population shown
Cities near Demopolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForklandTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| ProvidenceTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| FaunsdaleTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LindenTown | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| DaytonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| BellamyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| NewbernTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| MyrtlewoodTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| GreensboroCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| UniontownCity | 20 mi | 15.2 |
| ThomastonTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| BoligeeTown | 22 mi | 4 |
| LivingstonCity | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| EpesTown | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| EutawCity | 24 mi | 11.9 |
| PenningtonTown | 24 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Demopolis, AL in?
- Demopolis is in Marengo County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Demopolis, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Demopolis include 36732.
- What is the population of Demopolis, AL?
- About 6,908 people live in Demopolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Demopolis?
- Nearby places include Forkland (11 mi), Providence (11 mi), Faunsdale (14 mi), Linden (14 mi), Dayton (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023