Marengo County Population

1820–2026

18,152

2026 projection

5.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Marengo County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202618,152-1590.87%
202518,311-1590.86%
202418,470-2021.08%
202318,672-1170.62%
202218,789-1850.98%
202118,974-2921.52%
202019,266+3471.83%
201918,919-1740.91%
201819,093-3181.64%
201719,411-1250.64%

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Marengo County Demographics

41.4median age

Median age

Female44.1 yrs
Male39.4 yrs

Adults

14,697
3,885 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults10,812 other adults

Sex

Female 52.6% · 9,920Male 47.4% · 8,931

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 189 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Marengo County Income

$43,825median household income

Median household income

$43,825

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,414

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.9%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Marengo County Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%44%42%
Never married34%35%33%
Divorced10%12%9%
Widowed10%6%14%
Separated3%3%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201