The Town FilesMarengo County, Alabama
18,851 people. The median home is worth $107,400 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $43,825.
Towns in Marengo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis | 7,162 | $183,600 | $34,802 | 45.1 |
People and housing
| Marengo County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $716 | $834 |
| Median household income | $43,825 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 41.4 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
7,271 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,415 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 287 storm events in Marengo County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marengo County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| October 8, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3394: Hurricane Nate |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).