Demopolis, Alabama

city in Alabama, United States

Demopolis is the largest city in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 7,162.[2] It is the birthplace of A. G. Gaston, a successful black businessman and financial supporter of the American civil rights movement.

Demopolis, Alabama
Aerial view of Demopolis. The confluence of the Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers is visible in the center of the picture. View is looking to the northwest.
Aerial view of Demopolis. The confluence of the Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers is visible in the center of the picture. View is looking to the northwest.
Nickname(s): 
City of the People, Jewel of the Black Belt, The River City, The Canebrake, Demop
Location in Marengo County, Alabama
Location in Marengo County, Alabama
Coordinates: 32°30′34″N 87°50′14″W / 32.50944°N 87.83722°W / 32.50944; -87.83722
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMarengo
Area
 • Total18.07 sq mi (46.79 km2)
 • Land17.75 sq mi (45.96 km2)
 • Water0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2)
Elevation
121 ft (37 m)
Population
 • Total7,162
 • Density404/sq mi (155.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36732
Area code334
FIPS code01-20296
GNIS feature ID0117222
Websitewww.demopolisal.gov

References change

  1. "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Demopolis city, Alabama: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.