Living in Marengo County, Alabama
Marengo County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 20,028. The main communities are Demopolis, Linden, Thomaston.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $563/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $140K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 60°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Marengo County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Marengo County, Alabama
Home price trend in Marengo County
Top Cities and towns in Marengo County
Providence
Population: 223
Home price:NA
Faunsdale
Population: 98
Home price:NA
Sweet Water
Population: 258
Home price:NA
Thomaston
Population: 417
Home price:NA
Dayton
Population: 52
Home price:NA
Linden
Population: 2,123
Home price:NA
Demopolis
Population: 7,483
Home price:$140,066
Demographics & Amenities in Marengo County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
42.2 Years
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Marengo County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateTerrain & Weather in Marengo County
Average Summer temperature
96°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
48.91 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Marengo County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
54.1%
Total Employer Establishments
100,955
Poverty (%)
16.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.3%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Marengo County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inMarengo County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Marengo County
Robbery
0.35/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.85/ per 1000
Burglary
6.96/ per 1000
Arson
0.4/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
4.61/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Marengo County
