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Marengo County

Alabama · 19,323 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 $33,029. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,200. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,323
−14%since 2000
from 22,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+20%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K22K24K1990201020202024Marengo County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,029
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,025 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,975
+83%since 2000
from $15,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(8,375)
Black52.4%(10,133)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(368)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other0.8%(164)
Diversity Score65.7%(12,693)
Segregation Score30.2%(5,827)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo County, Alabama?

Marengo County, Alabama has about 19,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marengo County, Alabama earns about $33,029 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Marengo County, Alabama?

About 17.1% 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 21.6% 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 3,761 residents, a change of about -16 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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