Marengo County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,851 | — | #1,941 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,825 | -41.7% | #2,994 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,673 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,400 | -61.9% | #2,886 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $716 | -38.4% | #2,659 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | +73.4% | #2,832 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marengo County has a population of 18,851, making it the #1,941 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marengo County is $43,825, ranking #2,994 out of 3,222 counties — 41.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.9% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Marengo County is $107,400 (-61.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $716/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.
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90.8% of residents in Marengo County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Marengo County, Alabama
Marengo County, Alabama has a total population of 18,851, making it the 1,941st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marengo County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marengo County is $43,825, which ranks #2,994 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Marengo County is $107,400, 61.9% below the national median. Renters in Marengo County pay a median gross rent of $716 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marengo County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Marengo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 50.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (44.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Marengo County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.