Living in Demopolis, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Demopolis · Census data 2020–2024
Demopolis has 6,908 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $34,802 (46% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $183,600, the median rent is $692/month.
Demopolis at a glance
- Population
- 6,908
- Median age
- 45.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $34,802State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $183,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $692/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Demopolis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Demopolis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Demopolis the median home value is $183,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,381 a month in housing costs.
Demopolis median household income
The median household income in Demopolis is $34,802 and the income per person is $33,986. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Demopolis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,865
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.03
Demopolis demographics
- Population
- 6,908
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 3,348
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Demopolis ›
Education in Demopolis
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Demopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Demopolis
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Demopolis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis | 6,908 | $34,802 | $183,600 | $692 |
| Forkland | 660 | $29,423 | $66,200 | — |
| Providence | 112 | $50,000 | $165,900 | — |
| Linden | 1,961 | $38,667 | $92,400 | $768 |
| Faunsdale | 140 | $99,583 | — | — |
| Bellamy | 158 | $53,011 | $105,000 | — |
| Newbern | 325 | $35,521 | $87,100 | — |
| Greensboro | 2,135 | $27,000 | $130,000 | $669 |
| Thomaston | 308 | $58,125 | $92,700 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Demopolis, AL?
The median household income in Demopolis is $34,802, 46% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Demopolis?
The median home value in Demopolis is $183,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Demopolis?
The median gross rent in Demopolis is $692 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Demopolis, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in Demopolis?
The median age in Demopolis is 45.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Demopolis?
The average commute to work in Demopolis is 24 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Demopolis?
The unemployment rate in Demopolis is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Demopolis?
27.4% of adults in Demopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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