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Demopolis Alabama Real Estate
Demopolis Alabama Real Estate

 

Demopolis, Alabama Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 7,540. Estimated population in July 2005: 7,555 (+0.2% change)
Males: 3,385 (44.9%), Females: 4,155 (55.1%)

Marengo County

Zip code: 36732

Median resident age: 35.5 years
Median household income: $26,481 (year 2000)
Median house value: $81,000 (year 2000)

Races in Demopolis:

  • Black (50.9%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (47.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (11.7%), English (6.2%), Irish (4.0%), German (2.6%), French (1.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.3%).

Elevation: 122 feet

Land area: 12.2 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Demopolis

  • High school or higher: 74.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 12.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Demopolis city

  • Never married: 29.1%
  • Now married: 48.4%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

1.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+0.6%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (52.5 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (99.4 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (552.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Forkland, AL (9.8 miles ), Providence, AL (11.8 miles ), Linden, AL (14.7 miles ), Faunsdale, AL (17.1 miles) , Dayton, AL (17.4 miles) , Myrtlewood, AL (19.6 miles) , Greensboro, AL (21.3 miles ), Newbern, AL (21.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 11 buildings, average cost: $94,700
  • 1997: 18 buildings, average cost: $97,600
  • 1998: 18 buildings, average cost: $97,600
  • 1999: 19 buildings, average cost: $97,600
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $134,200
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $120,900

Latitude: 32.51 N, Longitude: 87.84 W

Area code: 334

Demopolis, Alabama business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (26.3%), Educational,health and social services (20.4%), Retail trade (12.6%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,432 (+19.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,784 (66.1%)

Crime in Demopolis by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 0 1 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 13.3 0.0
Rapes 5 4 6 8
    per 100,000 66.3 53.1 79.6 106.1
Robberies 12 13 19 11
    per 100,000 159.2 172.4 252.0 145.9
Assaults 82 78 65 78
    per 100,000 1087.5 1034.5 862.1 1034.5
Burglaries 105 106 79 92
    per 100,000 1392.6 1405.8 1047.7 1220.2
Thefts 341 349 294 352
    per 100,000 4522.5 4628.6 3899.2 4668.4
Auto thefts 7 2 14 7
    per 100,000 92.8 26.5 185.7 92.8
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 577.6 565.5 537.3 572.7

Average climate in Demopolis, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Demopolis-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.9 miles away from the Demopolis city center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/10/1992, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Paul Phillips - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Kansas City Royals, born: Apr 15, 1977), Theo Ratliff - NBA player (Portland Trail Blazers, born: Apr 17, 1973).

Hospital/medical center in Demopolis:

  • BRYAN W WHITFIELD MEM HOSP INC (105 HIGHWAY 80 EAST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Demopolis:
  • HALE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; GREENSBORO, AL)
  • GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOM (about 30 miles; EUTAW, AL)
  • HILL HOSPITAL OF SUMTER COUNTY (about 30 miles; YORK, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Demopolis, AL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Demopolis:

  • TUSCALOOSA REGIONAL (about 52 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; ID: TCL)
  • KEY FIELD (about 65 miles; MERIDIAN, MS; ID: MEI)
  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 83 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; ID: GTR)
Other public-use airports nearest to Demopolis:
  • DEMOPOLIS MUNI (about 9 miles; DEMOPOLIS, AL; ID: 7A2)
  • GREENSBORO MUNI (about 17 miles; GREENSBORO, AL; ID: 7A0)
  • FREDDIE JONES FIELD (about 19 miles; LINDEN, AL; ID: 70A)

Local government website: www.demopolisal.com

Local government employment and payroll (March 2004)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 17 $33,635 $23,742 0 $0
Other and Unallocable 4 $5,998 $17,994 1 $128
Firefighters 19 $52,824 $33,362 0 $0
Hospitals 276 $948,582 $41,242 62 $67,148
Police - Other 0 $0   1 $974
Police Protection - Officers 18 $50,388 $33,592 0 $0
Other Government Administration 17 $23,885 $16,860 0 $0
Airports 2 $4,258 $25,548 0 $0
Parks and Recreation 9 $18,018 $24,024 11 $4,072
Local Libraries 3 $6,190 $24,760 7 $5,938
Totals for Government 365 $1,143,777 $37,603 82 $78,260

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Demopolis:

  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,635)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 58 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 17,453)
  • MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; MERIDIAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO (about 79 miles; MONTEVALLO, AL; FT enrollment: 2,651)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 80 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; FT enrollment: 2,115)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 95 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 12,178)
Public high school in Demopolis:
  • DEMOPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 568; Location: 701 HWY 80 W; Grades: 09 - 12)

Private high school in Demopolis:

  • DEMOPOLIS ACADEMY (Students: 234; Location: 1908 MAUVILLE DR; Grades: PK - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Demopolis:
  • DEMOPOLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 596; Location: 300 E PETTUS ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • US JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 580; Location: 715 E JACKSON ST; Grades: 03 - 05)
  • WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 511; Location: 1700 MAUVILLA DRIVE; Grades: PK - 02)
  • JOHN ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 271; Location: 70 HORNET DR; Grades: KG - 12)
Private primary/middle school in Demopolis:
  • ANNS LEARNING CENTER (Students: 23; Location: 1100 W JACKSON ST; Grades: PK - 2; Boys only)

Library in Demopolis:

  • DEMOPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $274,182; Location: 211 EAST WASHINGTON STREET; 26,331 books; 389 audio materials; 335 video materials; 78 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Demopolis: Webbs Landing (A), Demopolis Country Club (B), Demopolis Inland State Docks (C), Demopolis Upper Landing (D), Demopolis Civic Center (E), Demopolis City Library (F), Demopolis City Hall (G), Fire Station Number 2 (H), Fire Station Number 1 (I), Bluff Hall (J), Gaineswood (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Demopolis include: Trinity Episcopal Church (A), Christian Baptist Chapel (B), Saint Paul Church (C), Saint Leo Catholic Church (D), Fair Haven Church (E), First Assembly of God Church (F), First Baptist Church (G), First Christian Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Memorial Garden Cemetery (1), Riverside Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Demopolis Country Club Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Demopolis include: Foscue Park (1), Foscue Creek Area (2), Demopolis Access Area (3), Demopolis Botanical Gardens (4), Demopolis Public Square (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Demopolis compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.

Strongest AM radio stations in Demopolis:

  • WXAL (1400 AM; 1 kW; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WJUS (1310 AM; 5 kW; MARION, AL; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Demopolis:
  • WZNJ (106.5 FM; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNPT-FM (102.9 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: BECKHAM PALMER III AS RECEIVER)
  • WINL (98.5 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBV (91.9 FM; DIXONS MILLS, AL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WDGM (99.1 FM; GREENSBORO, AL; Owner: WARRIOR BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WTUG-FM (92.9 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WQZZ (104.3 FM; EUTAW, AL; Owner: JIM LAWSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKXK (96.7 FM; PINE HILL, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WVFG (107.5 FM; UNIONTOWN, AL; Owner: CHARLES E. JONES, JR.)
TV broadcast stations around Demopolis:
  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WDVZ-CA (Channel 3; GREENSBORO, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)
  • WJMY-CA (Channel 28; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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