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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marengo

Indiana · 829 residents · 1.066 sq mi
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Marengo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,542. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,600. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

829
Unchangedsince 1990
from 831 in 1990
1990 – 2025
778 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 780 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+2%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6297107908709511990201020202024Marengo
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,542
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,813 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,194
+22%since 1990
from $9,208 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
62.3%
−9.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
37.7% rent
2.0
+28%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(811)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3%(25)
3
−63%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 32.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo, Indiana?

Marengo, Indiana has about 829 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marengo, Indiana?

The typical household in Marengo, Indiana earns about $23,542 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 $47,600, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Marengo, Indiana?

About 4.7% 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 23.9% of people in Marengo, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marengo, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marengo, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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