Marengo County , Alabama
Population: 19,027 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $44,205 Home $103,400 Rent $722/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,027 residents, Marengo County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Marengo County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$44,205
Median Income
household
$103,400
Home Value
median
$722/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $44,205 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,957 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
| Median Home Value | $103,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $722/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,027 |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.1%
Obesity
19.8%
Diabetes
17.5%
Smoking
45.7%
High Blood Pressure
32.7%
No Physical Activity
22.3%
Depression
43.9%
Insufficient Sleep
80.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 52.2 · 52th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
78.94
🌀 Hurricane
77.43
🔥 Wildfire
38.84
❄️ Winter Storm
7.83
🌍 Earthquake
73.47
☀️ Drought
53.50
Thinking of moving to Marengo County?
Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.
Open Cost of Living Calculator →