Population 18,851 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marengo County
Household size in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Marengo County run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Marengo County is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Marengo County as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marengo County
Renters in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Marengo County rent their homes (29.8%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Marengo County: 18.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Marengo County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $539 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $566 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $595 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $739 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$199 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marengo County costs $739 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $199 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marengo County
Bachelor's degrees in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Marengo County: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Marengo County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marengo County
| Period | Marengo County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marengo County is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marengo County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo County | 2.46 | 43.0 | 12.5% | 29.8% | 18.1% | 1982 | $739 | 19.2% | 86.0% | 5.2% |
| Dallas County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 16.7% | 36.2% | 14.7% | 1979 | $772 | 17.4% | 87.8% | 10.3% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 17.6% | 34.9% | 14.6% | 1981 | $1,049 | 24.6% | 85.8% | 6.6% |
| Newton County | 2.63 | 38.0 | 12.9% | 20.9% | 14.6% | 1982 | $734 | 19.3% | 85.9% | 5.2% |
| Montgomery County | 2.52 | 38.1 | 20.9% | 42.2% | 13.8% | 1980 | $1,232 | 33.8% | 88.3% | 7.7% |
| Scott County | 2.93 | 38.4 | 22.9% | 28.7% | 15.3% | 1987 | $863 | 13.3% | 77.8% | 4.4% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| Rankin County | 2.61 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 23.2% | 7.7% | 1994 | $1,250 | 33.4% | 90.8% | 4.3% |
| Hinds County | 2.41 | 37.7 | 17.7% | 41.7% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,105 | 32.7% | 89.1% | 7.6% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marengo County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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