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The Community

Market

Demopolis, known as “The City of the People,” is located at the northern tip of Marengo County with a market share of 70,000 within a 30-mile radius. Considered the jewel of Alabama’s “Black Belt,” this area enjoys a diversity in industry that allows numerous job opportunities for all employees. The city boosts a strong work force, quality schools, cutting edge health care and a progressive attitude.

Geographic location

Historic Demopolis is located at the confluence of the Tombigbee-Black Warrior Rivers. The city is located 55 miles south of Tuscaloosa - home of the University of Alabama -, 50 miles from Selma, Alabama and 45 miles East of Meridian, Miss.

Population

Total immediate market: 70,000 within a 30-mile radius
Marengo County: 23,000
Demopolis: 8,000

Industries

Many businesses contribute to the diversified economy of Demopolis and West Alabama. Rock Tenn, Hexion Chemical, Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital, Cemex, Inc., Foster Farms, Dana/Suttles Trucking Company and New Era Cap Company are leading employers in West Alabama.

Education

Demopolis is a community that realizes that its future lies in the hands of its youth. Focusing on education is key for a community that is also proud to boast of a Demopolis campus for Alabama Southern Community College. The Demopolis City Schools Foundation, which was created in 1994, annually awards over $50,000 in grants each year to teachers in the public school system.

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