Marengo County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Marengo County, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Marengo County, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Marengo County, Alabama. The estimated population of Marengo County, Alabama is 19,397 people, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look at the total population in Marengo County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,397
+1.35%
-1.75%
2020
19,138
 -0.95% -
2019
19,321
 -1.11% -
2018
19,538
 -1.04% -
2017
19,743
 - -

Population of Marengo County, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
44.6%
45.1%
 -1.11%
Black/African American
51.3%
54.1%
 -5.18%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
0.4%
 +600.00%
Asian
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Marengo County, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 -0.24% 39.5 -1% 44.1 +1.61%
2020 41.8 -0.95% 39.9 +2.57% 43.4 -0.69%
2019 42.2 -1.17% 38.9 -0.77% 43.7 -1.35%
2018 42.7 +1.43% 39.2 -1.51% 44.3 +2.55%
2017 42.1 - 39.8 - 43.2 -

The median age of Marengo County, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,115 +14.93% 1,184 +19.6% 1,230 1,188
10 to 19 1,317 +8.48% 1,520 -20.05% 1,417 1,172
20 to 29 1,192 -10.95% 1,093 -4.07% 1,065 1,025
30 to 39 1,016 0.39% 1,127 +15.05% 1,007 1,296
40 to 49 1,075 -0.52% 1,328 -24.62% 1,062 1,017
50 to 59 1,356 -2.3% 1,296 +6.36% 1,322 1,376
60 to 69 1,046 0.069999999999999% 1,493 +11.31% 1,044 1,658
70+ 1,118 +5.64% 1,467 -8.07% 1,181 1,337

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Marengo County, Alabama is $35,379.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Marengo County.

  • Under 25
    $20,729.00
  • 25 to 44
    $27,143.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,760.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,926.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Marengo County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Marengo County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Marengo County, Alabama is currently $59,538.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.20% of households in Marengo County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Marengo County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    40.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Marengo County is $27,823.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Marengo County by the total population of Marengo County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Marengo County, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Marengo County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Marengo County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Marengo County over the age of 16 is 15,591.

Of those people, a total of 49.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Marengo County is 47.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,201 31.60% 21.10%
20 to 24 years 1,346 44.40% 10.60%
25 to 29 years 744 69.90% 12.50%
30 to 34 years 1,006 77.10% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 2,221 73.80% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 2,408 69.00% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 1,445 63.80% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 1,398 44.90% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 2,225 26.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,597 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Marengo County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,246 54.50% 4.50%
Black or African American 7,880 44.00% 6.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 76.00% 0.00%
Asian 32 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 91 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 292 63.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 338 91.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,199 54.50% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Marengo County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Marengo County is 7,347, with median earnings of $31,826.00.

Women in Marengo County, Alabama earning approximately 56.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,347 $31,826.00
Male 3,642 $43,510.00
Female 3,705 $24,622.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 470 $78,393.00
Business and Financial 288 $59,911.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $17,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 121 $113,068.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $62,273.00
Community and Social Service 260 $53,135.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 631 $51,437.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $13,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 508 $32,049.00
Healthcare Support 391 $20,644.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 176 $22,386.00
Law Enforcement 160 $22,062.00
Food Preparation and Serving 246 $22,115.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 149 $9,914.00
Personal Care and Service 213 $15,841.00
Sales 532 $21,964.00
Office and Administrative Support 732 $25,711.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 110 $44,118.00
Construction and Extraction 530 $29,533.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 260 $82,868.00
Production 715 $38,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 350 $34,712.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 272 $97,738.00 198 $50,857.00
Business and Financial 227 $59,967.00 61 $56,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $114,659.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $62,273.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $48,750.00 216 $53,274.00
Legal 10 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $48,125.00 622 $51,604.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 27 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $69,375.00 461 $31,641.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 355 $19,670.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $36,250.00 44 $0.00
Law Enforcement 131 $21,688.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $36,042.00 169 $15,521.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $53,125.00 126 $9,658.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $4,432.00 128 $17,455.00
Sales 263 $32,686.00 269 $14,025.00
Office and Administrative Support 99 $69,205.00 633 $25,184.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $44,449.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 520 $29,474.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 260 $82,868.00 0 $0.00
Production 567 $56,094.00 148 $20,685.00
Transportation and Material Moving 299 $41,382.00 51 $11,356.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,248 households in Marengo County, with an average household size of 2.65 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,797 families in Marengo County with an average family size of 3.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,451 212 1,134 3,451
Average Household Size 3.31 7.4 5.04 1.1
Total Families 2,451 212 1,134 0
Average Household Size 3.3 6.35 4.84 0

Poverty

Of the 3,797 families in Marengo County, 12.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Marengo County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,850 housing units in Marengo County, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,248 73.58%
Vacant 2,602 26.42%

18.10% of the total 9,850 housing units in Marengo County are rental units. This is approximately 1,783 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,144 are occupied by the owner - or 52.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Marengo County is $634.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Marengo County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    321
  • Less than $500
    362
  • $500 to $999
    1,174
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    216
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    6
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in Marengo County is $89,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Marengo County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,334
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,439
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    743
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    395
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    745
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    440
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Marengo County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Marengo County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    687
  • 1940 to 1949
    410
  • 1950 to 1959
    767
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,062
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,525
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,787
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,142
  • 2000 to 2009
    925
  • 2010 to 2013
    545
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Marengo County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    684
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,964
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,169
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,431

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Marengo County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Marengo County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Marengo County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    363
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,366
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,011
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    566
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    677
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    339
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    681
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    78
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    187
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    491
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    701
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

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Places in Marengo County, Alabama

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