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Marengo

Indiana · 818 residents (2025 est.) · 1.066 sq mi
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Marengo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,300. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
+11%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:818 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6297107908709511990201020202024Marengo
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,654
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,821
+113%since 2000
from $11,194 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−19%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(879)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.6%(33)
Diversity Score11.7%(108)
Diversity Score
12
+290%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo, Indiana?

Marengo, Indiana has about 924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marengo, Indiana?

The typical household in Marengo, Indiana earns about $43,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marengo, Indiana expensive?

In Marengo, Indiana, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Marengo, Indiana?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Marengo, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marengo, Indiana?

About 22.7% of people in Marengo, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marengo, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marengo, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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