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Marengo

Illinois · 7,568 residents · 8.902 sq mi
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Marengo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,688. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,568
+19%since 2000
from 6,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+13%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Marengo
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,688
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,626
+38%since 2000
from $22,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−18%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(5,441)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino13%(826)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(1,884)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,758)
Black1.2%(94)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,381)
Asian0.7%(51)
Other0.7%(53)
Diversity Score43.5%(3,296)
Diversity Score
44
+47%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo, Illinois?

Marengo, Illinois has about 7,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marengo, Illinois?

The typical household in Marengo, Illinois earns about $69,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marengo, Illinois expensive?

In Marengo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $157,000, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Marengo, Illinois?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marengo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marengo, Illinois?

About 14.7% of people in Marengo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marengo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Marengo, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,800 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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