Demopolis, Alabama
City · Population 6,724 · #90 in Alabama
About Demopolis
Demopolis is a close-knit town in western Alabama with an estimated population of 6,724.
Demopolis holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.74 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 379 residents per square mile.
📰 Demopolis News Today
- Virginia "Jenny" Morrison Obituary (2026) - Demopolis, AL - Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory - Carbon Hill Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Downtown on the Rise: Demopolis sees wave of investment and renovation Black Belt News Network · Jun 24
- John Cox Webb IV AL.com · Mar 22
- Alayna Wilson Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
- Man killed in boating incident on Lake Demopolis WSFA · May 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Demopolis Unique
- The only place in America named Demopolis — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,724.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Demopolis
- Simply Delicious — american
- Batter Up Sports Bar and Grill
- El Zarape — mexican
- Huddle House — american
- Kingdom Grounds — coffee shop (café)
- La Gran Acienda — mexican
- Las Fuentes — mexican
- Mr. G's — barbecue
- Shinkou Japanese Hibachi & Sushi — asian
- Zen Asia — asian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Marengo County History & Archives Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Demopolis
- Arcola Public Use Area reviews ★
- Backbone Branch Public Area reviews ★
- Backbone Park reviews ★
- Belmont Public Use Area reviews ★
- David K. Nelson Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Demopolis Access Area reviews ★
- Demopolis Botanical Gardens reviews ★
- Demopolis Public Square reviews ★
- Demopolis State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Foscue Creek Area reviews ★
- Foscue Creek Park reviews ★
- French Creek Public Use Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Demopolis
- Demopolis High School
- Demopolis Middle School
- US Jones Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Whitfield Regional Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,724
Rank in state#90 of 463
Land area17.74 sq mi
Density379/sq mi
Coordinates32.4997, -87.8267