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Demopolis, Alabama

Introduction to Demopolis, Alabama

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

Demopolis History

Demopolis was first settled by a group of Bonapartists, who sought refuge in the country after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. The city derived its name from a Greek word meaning "City of the People.” They arrived in the city on July 14, 1817. Some of the early settlers were Count Lefebvre Desnouettes, Lieutenant-General Baron Henri-Dominique Lallemand, Simon Chaudron, Colonel Jean-Jerome Cluis, and Count Bertrand Clausel.

Demopolis and nearby Attractions

  • Gaineswood
  • Laird Cottage
  • Bluff Hall
  • Lyon House Museum
  • Chickasaw State Park
  • Gaineswood Antebellum House Museum

Things To Do In Demopolis

Demopolis is home to the Demopolis Botanical Gardens. You can also visit Foscue Park, Demopolis Public Square, and Demopolis Access Area. The Magnolia Grove Historic House Museum, Hale County Civil Rights Museum, and Safe House Black History Museum are also worth visiting. In addition, the city organizes several special events and festivals throughout the year including Heritage Appreciation Day and Harvest Fest.

Demopolis Transportation

Flights can be availed from Tuscaloosa Regional Airport.

Demopolis Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered at several colleges and universities including Shelton State Community College, Mississippi State University, Meridian Community College, and many more.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDemopolis Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyDemopolis Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyDemopolis Short Commute Times

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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