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Demopolis is a small town of 7,080 in Alabama, with a median household income of $51,364
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Demopolis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Demopolis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Demopolis city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.7
Demopolis's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Demopolis costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Demopolis, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$198,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$679
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,364
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Demopolis's violent crime rate is 965.4 per 100,000 residents
— 154% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
965.4 /100k
Property Crime
2718.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Demopolis is served primarily by Demopolis City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Demopolis, AL
National Avg
School District
Demopolis City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Demopolis sees average highs of 56.7°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 56.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Demopolis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Demopolis roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $198,600 and median rent is $679/month.
Demopolis's violent crime rate is 965.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2718.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Demopolis are operated by Demopolis City.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Demopolis, AL has a population of 7,080, a median household income of $51,364, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Demopolis averages 56.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.2 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Demopolis, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 36732, 36742.
The population of Demopolis, Alabama is 7,080 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Demopolis: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $198,600, median household income $51,364, crime index 204 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Demopolis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
