Snapshot
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Total Population
19,180
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.87 %
Median Age
41.7 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
19.9 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %
Population & Households
Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
19,180
Sex Ratio
90.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.87 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Marengo County, AL, is experiencing notable demographic challenges, with a negative population growth rate of -1.1% over the past year and a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.87%. The median age in the county is 41.7, which is higher than the state median of 39.3, indicating an aging population. The age dependency ratio of 74.2 is significantly above the state average of 65, suggesting a higher proportion of dependents. Compared to other counties in Alabama, Marengo's trends reflect a concerning decline, contrasting with growth seen in counties like Baldwin and Madison.
Dependency Rate
74.2 %
Median Age
41.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.9 %
Active Aging Index
105.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
34.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
39.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
7,379
Married-couple Household
2,578
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.17 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.81 %
Average Household Size
2.56 p
Average Family Size
3.57 p
Household with Children (%)
22.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
33 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
35.8 %
Now Married
42.1 %
Widowed
10.1 %
Divorced
12.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.
Racial Profiiles
One Race
98.1 %
Two or More Races
1.9 %
Non-White
54.6 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
2.8 %
White
8,705
Black
9,750
Asian
151
Native American
64
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Place of Birth
Native US Citizen
8,705
Native US Citizen (%)
54.6 %
Born in Alabama (%)
82.4 %
Born in Other State (%)
16 %
Foreign Born (%)
1.4 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
53.4 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov
Migration
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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
5.9 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
66.7 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
27.7 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
5.6 %
%
Source: Census.gov
Religion
Number of Congregations
86
Number of Adherents
16,840
Adherents (% of Total Population)
87.8 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
83.8 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Education Attainment
Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
2,854
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
22 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 40,079
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 32,198
Median Income College Grads
$ 37,482
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 61,094
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
27.5 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
27.2 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Income
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Household Income (Mean)
$ 42,975
Household Income (Median)
$ 65,484
Per Capita Income
$ 27,210
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
48.5 %
Gini Index
0.5163*
Poverty Rate
21.5 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov