Demopolis, AL Demographics

A map of Demopolis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,505	2,900	50.7%	40.5%
Black	2,983	3,869	43.2%	54.0%
Multiracial	204	129	3.0%	1.8%
Hispanic	175	205	2.5%	2.9%
Asian	40	46	0.6%	0.6%
Native American/Other	1	13	0.0%	0.2%

Demopolis, Alabama has an estimated population of 6,908, a decrease from the 7,162 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 43.2% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Demopolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Demopolis has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Demopolis, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Demopolis is ranked the 96th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Demopolis was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Demopolis's White Population

3,505 residents of Demopolis, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Demopolis is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Demopolis ranks 499th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demopolis's White population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. White residents' share of Demopolis's population has increased from 40.5% to 50.7%.

Demopolis is more White than neighboring Forkland (9.2% White), Linden (40.8% White), and Dayton (21.7% White). Demopolis is less White than neighboring Providence (85.7% White), and Faunsdale (78.6% White).

Demopolis's Black Population

2,983 residents of Demopolis, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Demopolis is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Demopolis ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demopolis's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Black residents' share of Demopolis's population has decreased from 54.0% to 43.2%.

Demopolis is more Black than neighboring Providence (1.8% Black), and Faunsdale (21.4% Black). Demopolis is less Black than neighboring Forkland (89.7% Black), Linden (57.8% Black), and Dayton (78.3% Black).

Demopolis's Asian Population

40 residents of Demopolis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Demopolis is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Demopolis ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demopolis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Asian residents' share of Demopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Demopolis is more Asian than neighboring Forkland (0% Asian), Providence (0% Asian), Linden (0.5% Asian), Dayton (0% Asian), and Faunsdale (0% Asian).

Demopolis's Hispanic Population

175 residents of Demopolis, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Demopolis is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Demopolis ranks 258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demopolis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Demopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Demopolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Forkland (1.1% Hispanic), Linden (0.9% Hispanic), Dayton (0% Hispanic), and Faunsdale (0% Hispanic). Demopolis is less Hispanic than neighboring Providence (12.5% Hispanic).

Demopolis's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Demopolis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Demopolis is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Demopolis ranks 486th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demopolis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Demopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Demopolis's Multiracial Population

204 residents of Demopolis, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Demopolis is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Demopolis ranks 519th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demopolis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Demopolis's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.0%.

Demopolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Forkland (0% Multiracial), Providence (0% Multiracial), Linden (0% Multiracial), Dayton (0% Multiracial), and Faunsdale (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.