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Marengo County

Alabama · 21,027 residents · 976.898 sq mi
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Marengo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,940. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,000. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
21,027
−7%since 2000
from 22,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+11%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K22K24K1990201020202024Marengo County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,940
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,025 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,323
+20%since 2000
from $15,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(10,582)
Black51.4%(11,581)
Hispanic / Latino1%(219)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(14,376)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(9,607)
Black51.5%(10,838)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(352)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0.9%(189)
Diversity Score65.7%(13,818)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo County, Alabama?

Marengo County, Alabama has about 21,027 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marengo County, Alabama?

The typical household in Marengo County, Alabama earns about $32,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marengo County, Alabama expensive?

In Marengo County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Marengo County, Alabama?

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

What is the poverty rate in Marengo County, Alabama?

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

Has Marengo County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Marengo County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,057 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9734Census Tract 9729.02Census Tract 9730.02Census Tract 9732Census Tract 9733Census Tract 9731Census Tract 9729.01Census Tract 9730.01
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 36732ZIP 36742ZIP 36748ZIP 36782ZIP 36736ZIP 36738ZIP 36783ZIP 36754ZIP 36763ZIP 36764
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