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Marengo

Iowa · 2,528 residents · 2.115 sq mi
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Marengo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,528
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,195 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Marengo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,569
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,509 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,952
+32%since 2000
from $17,425 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,470)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(131)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,417)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(71)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other3%(75)
Diversity Score15.7%(397)
Diversity Score
16
+204%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo, Iowa?

Marengo, Iowa has about 2,528 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marengo, Iowa?

The typical household in Marengo, Iowa earns about $49,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marengo, Iowa expensive?

In Marengo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Marengo, Iowa?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marengo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marengo, Iowa?

About 19.8% of people in Marengo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marengo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Marengo, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 258 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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