The Town FilesDemopolis, Alabama
City in Marengo County · population 7,162 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,600
- Household income
- $34,802
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 45.1
Demopolis is a city of 7,162 people in Marengo County, Alabama. The median home is worth $183,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better transit than 97% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Alabama towns, hipper than 75% of Alabama towns.
How Demopolis ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Demopolis is worth $183,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $34,802, which is more affordable than 3% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $692 a month. 54.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Demopolis | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $692 | $834 |
| Median household income | $34,802 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Demopolis
| People | Demopolis | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Demopolis
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 56.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Demopolis since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 2.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 84 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 6, 2026.
Severe weather in Marengo County since 1996
Marengo County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Marengo County
Marengo County had 7,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,415 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Demopolis itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Demopolis
4 public schools with 2,037 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis High School | 9-12 | 623 | 17.8 |
| Westside Elementary School | PK-2 | 543 | 16.5 |
| US Jones Elementary School | 3-5 | 461 | 17.7 |
| Demopolis Middle School | 6-8 | 410 | 14.6 |
Towns near Demopolis
- Livingston, AL22.0 mi · 3,436 people · home $156,100
- Eutaw, AL24.3 mi · 2,937 people · home $99,100
Demopolis questions
Is Demopolis, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Demopolis scores better for retirees than 65% of Alabama towns and quieter than 12%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Demopolis?
The median owner-occupied home in Demopolis is valued at $183,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,802, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $692 a month.
What is the weather like in Demopolis?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Demopolis get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Demopolis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1973. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)