Marengo County, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Marengo County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,533 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.9 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.75% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,615 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Marengo County declined by 10.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 19,027 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Marengo County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Marengo County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,275 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.66% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Marengo County is about 29% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Marengo County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,500 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $722 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.0% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Marengo County is about 21.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $722 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Marengo County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Marengo County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.1 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,561 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,461 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 325 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.0 min), Escambia County (17.5 min), Marion County (18.2 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.9 min), Lowndes County (32.3 min).
The average commute time in Marengo County is about the same as in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Marengo County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Marengo County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Marengo County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Marengo County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.8% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marengo County, Alabama.
What is the population of Marengo County, Alabama?
The population of Marengo County, Alabama is 18,533, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Marengo County, Alabama?
The population density of Marengo County, Alabama is 18.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Marengo County, Alabama?
The median household income in Marengo County, Alabama is $44,275, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Marengo County, Alabama?
The median home price in Marengo County, Alabama is $187,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Marengo County, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Marengo County, Alabama is 2.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.