Health and Nutrition of Demopolis, AL Residents

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Fifty percent of Demopolis residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 20 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of four meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get two of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat three frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Demopolis 49.9%
  • Marengo County 49.2%
  • Alabama 48.5%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Demopolis 19.6
  • Marengo County 19.5
  • State 20.9

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Here 3.6
  • County 3.5
  • State 3.5

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Demopolis 1.9
  • Marengo County 1.9
  • Alabama 1.9

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.7
  • Marengo County 1.6
  • State 1.7

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Demopolis 2.9
  • Marengo County 2.9
  • State 3.5

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Demopolis resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Fifteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Demopolis residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 47 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 23 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 2.0
  • County 2.1
  • Alabama 2.1

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Here 15.0%
  • Marengo County 15.2%
  • Alabama 16.8%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Demopolis 19.6%
  • County 19.5%
  • Alabama 21.5%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Demopolis 47.2%
  • Marengo County 46.2%
  • Alabama 44.8%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 2.9
  • Marengo County 2.9
  • State 2.7

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Demopolis 3.3
  • Marengo County 3.4
  • Alabama 3.0

Average number of teeth

  • Here 22.8
  • Marengo County 22.5
  • Alabama 22.2

The average height of Demopolis residents 16 years and older is 67 inches. The average weight is 183 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Forty two percent of people living here are obese. Fifty two percent have ever been obese. Thirty six percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 66.7
  • County 66.7
  • State 66.8

Average weight (pounds)

  • Demopolis 183.2
  • County 185.0
  • State 182.5

Average BMI

  • Demopolis 29.4
  • Marengo County 29.6
  • State 29.0

People that are obese (%)

  • Demopolis 41.7%
  • Marengo County 43.0%
  • Alabama 39.5%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Here 52.3%
  • Marengo County 53.8%
  • Alabama 51.3%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Demopolis 36.1%
  • County 36.2%
  • State 34.3%

Sixty one percent of Demopolis residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Eighteen percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Seventeen percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Three percent have ever used heroin. Seven percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Here 60.5%
  • Marengo County 60.7%
  • State 64.3%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 18.4%
  • Marengo County 19.7%
  • State 22.8%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 17.1%
  • Marengo County 18.2%
  • State 20.5%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Demopolis 2.9%
  • Marengo County 3.1%
  • Alabama 3.3%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Here 7.1%
  • Marengo County 7.7%
  • Alabama 11.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twelve percent of people living in Demopolis have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Fifty percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Four percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Demopolis 11.8%
  • Marengo County 12.4%
  • State 11.0%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Demopolis 50.4%
  • County 50.6%
  • State 47.6%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Demopolis 3.9%
  • County 4.3%
  • State 3.5%

Demopolis residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Here 1.3
  • County 1.3
  • Alabama 1.2

Nine percent of Demopolis residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Six percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty four percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Twenty five percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Thirteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Seventeen percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Thirty seven percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Here 9.5%
  • Marengo County 9.2%
  • Alabama 11.1%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Demopolis 5.6%
  • County 5.4%
  • State 6.0%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Demopolis 63.7%
  • Marengo County 64.0%
  • Alabama 66.8%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Demopolis 25.4%
  • Marengo County 25.4%
  • State 26.5%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 12.5%
  • Marengo County 13.3%
  • State 14.8%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Here 16.8%
  • County 16.6%
  • Alabama 20.7%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Demopolis 37.4%
  • Marengo County 37.2%
  • State 39.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy eight percent of people living in Demopolis are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Here 78.3%
  • Marengo County 77.4%
  • Alabama 74.6%

Twenty eight percent of people living in Demopolis have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty six percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty nine percent of people in Demopolis frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty one percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Here 28.2%
  • County 29.2%
  • Alabama 25.0%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Demopolis 25.7%
  • Marengo County 25.6%
  • Alabama 25.5%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Here 48.5%
  • Marengo County 48.8%
  • Alabama 43.9%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Here 21.3%
  • County 21.8%
  • Alabama 20.0%

Twenty eight percent of people living in Demopolis use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Demopolis 28.0%
  • Marengo County 27.0%
  • Alabama 30.3%

Twenty five percent of Demopolis residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty five percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Thirty eight percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Forty nine percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty seven percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Nineteen percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Sixteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Twelve percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Four percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 25.0%
  • County 25.5%
  • Alabama 26.6%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Demopolis 25.1%
  • County 26.0%
  • Alabama 27.3%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Here 37.6%
  • County 38.1%
  • Alabama 41.1%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Demopolis 48.5%
  • County 49.0%
  • State 50.8%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 27.4%
  • Marengo County 28.3%
  • State 28.6%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Here 19.0%
  • Marengo County 19.8%
  • State 21.3%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Here 16.4%
  • County 16.8%
  • State 18.7%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Demopolis 12.1%
  • Marengo County 12.5%
  • State 14.4%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Here 3.8%
  • Marengo County 4.0%
  • Alabama 4.5%

Demopolis residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.2
  • County 2.2
  • Alabama 2.2

Seventy six percent of people living in Demopolis have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Twelve percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 5.0 days per month on average. They have 5.3 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 22 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Demopolis 75.9%
  • County 74.9%
  • Alabama 78.5%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Demopolis 12.1%
  • Marengo County 12.8%
  • Alabama 11.2%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Here 5.0
  • County 4.9
  • State 4.8

Average drinks/week

  • Here 5.3
  • Marengo County 5.4
  • State 5.6

Average days/year people drink much

  • Demopolis 21.7
  • Marengo County 22.8
  • Alabama 24.3

Ninety seven percent of Demopolis residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety five percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty three percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Forty three percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Five percent of males in Demopolis have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Seventy six percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Thirty three percent have ever had anal sex. Twelve percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Demopolis were 17 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 32 women. He has vaginal sex with 23 women. People living here were on average 24 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on four women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 1.9 men on average. They have had 1.1 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Demopolis were 20 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on four men in their lifetime. Fourteen percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Demopolis has vaginal or anal sex 51 times a year. Forty six percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Demopolis 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 11 men on average. They have had nine male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.5 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Seventy nine percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Demopolis 97.3%
  • County 97.5%
  • Alabama 97.2%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Demopolis 94.6%
  • Marengo County 94.7%
  • State 94.4%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Demopolis 82.7%
  • Marengo County 82.4%
  • State 85.2%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 43.5%
  • Marengo County 42.8%
  • State 46.7%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Here 5.2%
  • Marengo County 5.1%
  • State 5.6%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 96.9%
  • County 97.3%
  • Alabama 97.1%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Demopolis 76.2%
  • County 76.4%
  • State 80.9%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 32.7%
  • Marengo County 34.2%
  • State 37.4%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Demopolis 12.5%
  • County 12.6%
  • State 13.0%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 16.8
  • Marengo County 16.7
  • State 16.6

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Demopolis 31.6
  • County 33.7
  • Alabama 28.5

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 22.9
  • County 23.8
  • State 22.4

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 23.7
  • County 23.3
  • Alabama 21.9

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 3.8
  • County 4.1
  • State 4.7

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 1.9
  • Marengo County 1.5
  • State 2.8

Average number of male anal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Demopolis 1.1
  • County 0.8
  • Alabama 1.6

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Demopolis 20.3
  • County 19.7
  • State 19.9

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Demopolis 3.6
  • County 3.1
  • Alabama 5.2

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Demopolis 14.1%
  • County 15.0%
  • State 10.9%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Demopolis 50.9
  • Marengo County 49.7
  • State 59.2

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Here 46.4%
  • County 46.4%
  • Alabama 52.7%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 11.0
  • County 11.0
  • Alabama 12.0

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 9.1
  • County 8.9
  • Alabama 10.2

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 0.5
  • Marengo County 0.6
  • Alabama 0.6

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Demopolis 78.6%
  • Marengo County 77.8%
  • Alabama 80.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twelve percent of households in Demopolis use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Four percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 11.8%
  • County 11.9%
  • Alabama 11.0%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Demopolis 3.9%
  • County 3.9%
  • Alabama 4.2%

Demopolis residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Twenty nine percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Demopolis 6.8
  • Marengo County 6.7
  • Alabama 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Here 28.5%
  • Marengo County 29.2%
  • Alabama 30.9%

Fifty one percent of Demopolis residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Demopolis 50.9%
  • Marengo County 52.6%
  • Alabama 54.4%

Eighteen percent of Demopolis residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty four percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty one percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Twenty one percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.2 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Demopolis 18.5%
  • Marengo County 19.1%
  • State 20.7%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 33.6%
  • County 35.1%
  • State 35.9%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Here 31.0%
  • County 30.7%
  • State 30.4%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Demopolis 20.7%
  • Marengo County 19.7%
  • Alabama 18.9%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 40.3%
  • Marengo County 38.8%
  • Alabama 40.7%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Here 6.3
  • County 6.2
  • Alabama 6.1

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Demopolis 2.9
  • County 3.0
  • State 2.9

Average hours a day using computer

  • Here 1.2
  • County 1.2
  • State 1.2

Eleven percent of Demopolis residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Five percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Three percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty six percent are overweight. Fifteen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Twelve percent of people living in Demopolis have ever received a blood transfusion. Nineteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty six percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Four percent have ever been told they had gout. Four percent have congestive heart failure. Three percent have coronary heart disease. Two percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Three percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Four percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Three percent have ever had emphysema. Seven percent have another thyroid problem. Four percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Two percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Eight percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Demopolis 10.6%
  • Marengo County 10.4%
  • State 11.4%

People with anemia (%)

  • Demopolis 5.2%
  • Marengo County 4.9%
  • Alabama 4.1%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • Marengo County 3.0%
  • Alabama 3.5%

People with overweight (%)

  • Demopolis 35.9%
  • Marengo County 36.7%
  • Alabama 34.4%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Demopolis 15.3%
  • Marengo County 15.4%
  • State 21.5%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Here 11.9%
  • County 12.5%
  • State 12.3%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Here 18.6%
  • Marengo County 19.3%
  • Alabama 19.8%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Demopolis 25.6%
  • County 26.9%
  • State 26.2%

People with gout (%)

  • Demopolis 4.3%
  • County 4.7%
  • State 4.1%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Demopolis 3.7%
  • Marengo County 3.8%
  • Alabama 3.6%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 2.7%
  • County 2.9%
  • Alabama 3.2%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Demopolis 2.1%
  • County 2.4%
  • Alabama 2.3%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Demopolis 3.3%
  • County 3.4%
  • Alabama 3.8%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Demopolis 4.2%
  • Marengo County 4.3%
  • State 4.3%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 2.5%
  • Marengo County 2.3%
  • Alabama 3.3%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 7.0%
  • County 7.0%
  • State 7.1%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Demopolis 3.5%
  • Marengo County 3.6%
  • Alabama 4.1%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Demopolis 2.3%
  • County 2.1%
  • State 3.1%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Demopolis 8.4%
  • Marengo County 8.3%
  • Alabama 8.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty three percent of births in Demopolis were vaginal deliveries. Thirty seven percent of deliveries were cesarean. 98.9 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Fifty nine percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Forty seven percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty three percent of women in Demopolis have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Twelve percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy four percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Seven percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Eighteen percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Sixteen percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Demopolis 62.6%
  • County 64.5%
  • State 65.9%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Demopolis 37.4%
  • County 35.5%
  • Alabama 34.1%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Here 98.9%
  • Marengo County 98.8%
  • State 99.2%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 58.9%
  • County 60.4%
  • State 60.6%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Demopolis 47.2%
  • Marengo County 45.4%
  • State 49.0%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 23.1%
  • County 24.5%
  • Alabama 23.1%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Demopolis 11.9%
  • Marengo County 12.1%
  • State 11.9%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 74.5%
  • County 74.0%
  • State 73.6%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Here 7.2%
  • Marengo County 6.4%
  • State 7.0%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Demopolis 17.7%
  • County 18.5%
  • State 17.5%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Demopolis 15.8%
  • Marengo County 16.6%
  • Alabama 16.9%

People living in Demopolis report their general health condition on average at 55 percent. Five percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 46 percent of Demopolis residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Nine percent of people living in Demopolis are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Demopolis 55.4%
  • Marengo County 54.4%
  • State 54.7%

Blood donors (%)

  • Demopolis 4.5%
  • County 4.7%
  • Alabama 4.1%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 45.9%
  • County 45.4%
  • State 42.5%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 8.7%
  • County 9.0%
  • Alabama 8.6%

People in Demopolis spend $348 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 24 percent of their income. The average family in Demopolis spends $76 on food at other stores monthly. This is four percent of their income. They spend $135 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is six percent of their income. They also spend $25 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Demopolis $348
  • Marengo County $341
  • State $354

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Demopolis 23.7%
  • County 23.8%
  • State 25.7%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $76
  • Marengo County $75
  • State $70

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 4.2%
  • County 4.4%
  • State 4.3%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Demopolis $135
  • County $129
  • Alabama $129

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Demopolis 6.1%
  • County 6.5%
  • State 6.6%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $25
  • Marengo County $24
  • Alabama $24

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Demopolis 1.2%
  • Marengo County 1.3%
  • Alabama 1.3%

People living in Demopolis report their general condition of hearing on average at 81 percent. Eighty two percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety six percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Seventeen percent of Demopolis population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Thirty seven percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Fourteen percent of people in Demopolis had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 80.6%
  • County 80.1%
  • Alabama 79.1%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Demopolis 81.7%
  • County 81.2%
  • State 78.7%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 95.6%
  • County 95.4%
  • Alabama 94.8%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 17.0%
  • County 17.5%
  • State 20.3%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 37.1%
  • County 39.3%
  • Alabama 42.2%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Demopolis 13.9%
  • Marengo County 14.4%
  • State 15.6%

Twenty eight percent of Demopolis residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 27.6%
  • County 28.4%
  • Alabama 26.7%

Seventeen percent of Demopolis residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty three percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Ten percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Nine percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Nine percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Here 16.9%
  • County 17.9%
  • Alabama 20.0%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Demopolis 22.6%
  • County 24.0%
  • Alabama 26.0%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Demopolis 9.6%
  • Marengo County 10.0%
  • State 10.2%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Here 8.8%
  • Marengo County 9.2%
  • Alabama 10.4%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Here 9.0%
  • Marengo County 9.5%
  • State 8.8%
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