Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
19180
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
7379
Married-couple Household
2578
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.