Marengo County, Alabama
Marengo County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Marengo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,027 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,733 inhabitants. Its county seat is Linden. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Marengo County at a glance
Marengo County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
DemopolisPopulation 6,539
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Marengo County
| Population | 18,733 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Plate code | 48 |
| Area | 2546 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2476,-87.7895 |
| Named for | Battle of Marengo |
| Altitude | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Capital | Linden |
| Establishment | February 06, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:16:54 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Marengo County is located at 32°14'51"N 87°47'22"W (32.2476100, -87.7895200). It has 8 neighbors: Choctaw County, Clarke County, Dallas County, Greene County, Hale County, Perry County, Sumter County and Wilcox County.
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The largest city of Marengo County is Demopolis with a population of 6,539. Other cities include, Linden population 1,853, Thomaston population 383, Sweet Water population 243 and Providence population 223. See all Marengo County cities & populated places.
Marengo County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marengo County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Demopolis | 6,539 | City in Alabama |
| Linden | 1,853 | Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA |
| Thomaston | 383 | Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States |
| Sweet Water | 243 | Town |
| Providence | 223 | Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States |
| Myrtlewood | 115 | Human settlement in Marengo County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Faunsdale | 91 | Town |
| Dayton | 40 | Community in Alabama |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Marengo County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Marengo County decreased by 12.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,027 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,661 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,375 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,119 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,986 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,766 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,525 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,396 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,056 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,863 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,733 | -0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Marengo County (3)
People born in Marengo County, including university administrator from the United States David Wilson, author Elizabeth Willisson Stephen, mayor of Houston, Texas Ben Campbell, .
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Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |