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Marengo, IA


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Marengo, Iowa

Marengo, Iowa is 26 miles SW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 203 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Iowa county. The population of the city is 2,535.

The People and Families of Marengo

In Marengo, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marengo had a median family income of $47,153. Notably, Marengo is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Marengo political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Marengo Housing

Of the housing in Marengo, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Marengo offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Marengo, 92% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Marengo Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Marengo, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens75
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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