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Demopolis, Alabama


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Demopolis, Alabama

Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo county, is 50 miles S of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 217 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 7,540 people in the city.

The People and Families of Demopolis

In Demopolis, about 49% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Demopolis isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Demopolis had a median family income of $35,752.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,050) in Demopolis. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Demopolis Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Demopolis is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Demopolis, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city. The commute to work is less of a chore in Demopolis than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

Demopolis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Demopolis, AL

Comparing Demopolis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work38
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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