Demopolis, Alabama

Demopolis is the largest city in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 7,540. 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, Alabama. The confluence of the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers is visible in the center of the picture. View is to the northwest.
Aerial view of Demopolis, Alabama. The confluence of the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers is visible in the center of the picture. View is to the northwest.
Location in Marengo County and the state of Alabama
Location in Marengo County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates:
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMarengo
Area
  Total12.4 sq mi (32.3 km2)
  Land12.2 sq mi (31.7 km2)
  Water0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
121 ft (37 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total7,540
  Density608.1/sq mi (233.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36732
Area code(s)334
FIPS code01-20296
GNIS feature ID0117222


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