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Marengo, IN


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Marengo, Indiana

Marengo, Indiana is 32 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Crawford county. The population of the town is 829.

The People and Families of Marengo

In Marengo, about 53% of adults are married. Adults in Marengo are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marengo had a median family income of $32,019.

Marengo Housing

Of the housing in Marengo, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Marengo are lower than most places in Indiana. Property taxes in the town are low by Indiana standards.

Commuting

In Marengo, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Marengo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMarengo Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Marengo Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marengo, IN

Comparing Marengo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built56
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