County profile · Alabama
Marengo County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Marengo County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 18,311
- −5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 7,898
- Median household income
- $43,825
- +31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $107,400
- Jobs located here
- 7,402
- Highest market score
- 61
- Insurance agencies, #747 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 18,311 people live in Marengo County, in 7,898 households. Population estimates put the population change in Marengo County from 2020 to 2025 at −5.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Marengo County is $43,825 a year, 46% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Marengo County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Marengo County are for insurance agencies (61), real estate businesses (47) and real estate agents and brokers (44). Marengo County ranks #747 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Marengo County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Marengo County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Marengo County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #747 of 2,272 | 8 | 10.1 | $2.2M | 176 | 5 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,199 of 2,229 | 8 | 10.1 | Index only | 299 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,353 of 2,176 | 8 | 10.1 | Index only | 237 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,659 of 2,394 | 38 | 48.1 | $197K | 129 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,479 of 1,886 | 7 | 8.9 | $1.1M | 109 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,810 of 2,405 | 62 | 78.5 | $396K | 107 | 31 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,878 of 2,405 | 39 | 49.4 | $630K | 95 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 32 | #1,345 of 1,656 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 70 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,061 of 2,385 | 27 | 34.2 | $217K | 102 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 29 | #1,355 of 1,611 | 5 | 6.3 | $578K | 58 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 29 | #2,049 of 2,378 | 18 | 22.8 | $352K | 79 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 28 | #1,886 of 2,210 | 14 | 17.7 | $910K | 103 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 27 | #1,784 of 2,087 | 10 | 12.7 | $1.3M | 100 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 22 | #1,847 of 2,070 | 9 | 11.4 | $4.7M | 50 | 3 |
| Pizza | 21 | #1,980 of 2,090 | 6 | 7.6 | $4.1M | 81 | 20 |
| Auto repair and car care | 21 | #2,262 of 2,401 | 36 | 45.6 | $176K | 65 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,093 of 2,261 | 9 | 11.4 | $4.7M | 59 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 15 | #2,296 of 2,402 | 20 | 25.3 | $2.1M | 62 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 10 | #2,305 of 2,339 | 18 | 22.8 | $325K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 9 | #1,309 of 1,356 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 8 | #2,200 of 2,222 | 14 | 17.7 | $1.8M | 57 | 20 |
| Gas stations | 6 | #2,350 of 2,358 | 25 | 31.7 | $834K | 35 | 23 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 3 | #1,300 of 1,302 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 3 | #1,528 of 1,530 | 12 | 15.2 | $528K | 21 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $6.1M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $314K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.1M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $4.2M | 27 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.5M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 15 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $9.3M | Too few | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $9.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $24.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 11 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Marengo County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.3M | $802 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.9M | $2,641 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $24.6M | $3,109 | 76 |
| Groceries | $41.9M | $5,309 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.9M | $741 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.9M | $366 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.4M | $551 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.5M | $946 | 73 |
| Pets | $5.8M | $734 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.7M | $1,614 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.6M | $2,232 | 114 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $18.7M | $2,365 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.8M | $1,244 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $103.5M | $13,108 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Marengo County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,311−5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 7,898
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 977 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 19
- Median household income
- $43,825+31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,748
- Median home value
- $107,400
- Jobs located here
- 7,402
- Daytime population
- 17,810Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Marengo County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Marengo County at 18,311 people in 2025, down 5.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,898 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Marengo County, AL spend?
Households in Marengo County spend about $103.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $41.9M on groceries and $24.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Marengo County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Marengo County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Marengo County, insurance agencies (61), real estate businesses (47) and real estate agents and brokers (44) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #747 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Marengo County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Marengo County is $43,825, 46% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $107,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Marengo County, each ranked against other counties.
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