Demopolis Alabama Map

About Demopolis, Alabama

Demopolis is a locality in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,908. The population density is 152.5 people per km². Demopolis is located at 32.5176°N, 87.8364°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36732.

Demopolis rests where the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers converge, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its broad, fertile plains stretching out under a sky that often hangs heavy with the humid breath of the South. It lies 50.3 miles south-south-west of Tuscaloosa, AL (from Tuscaloosa, AL: bearing 198°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-east of Forkland. Cypress and oak trees, draped in Spanish moss, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their roots gripping the rich, dark soil that has sustained this region for generations. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp, earthy fragrance, mingling with the faint, sweet scent of ripening cotton in the fields that surround the town. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet, weathered facades of buildings that seem to absorb the slow, deliberate pulse of life. The history of Demopolis is deeply entwined with the very rivers that define it, serving as a vital hub for commerce and transport since its founding. French émigrés, seeking refuge from their homeland's revolutions, were among its early settlers, their aspirations for a new life imprinted on the town's character. Today, the local economy still leans on the bounty of the land, with agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, forming its backbone, while the rivers continue to carry barges laden with goods. The Gaineswood Mansion, a grand antebellum home, stands as a silent witness to the region's storied past, its imposing presence a reminder of the wealth and influence once held here. The rhythm of Demopolis is one of quiet continuity, a steady adherence to the cycles of nature and the enduring traditions of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Demopolis, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Demopolis and Marengo County.

Detailed location data for Demopolis includes the ZIP code (36732), telephone area code (321), county seat of Marengo County (Linden), and school district assignment (Demopolis City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Demopolis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.