Marengo, IN Demographics

A map of Marengo's Population by Race

Marengo, Indiana has an estimated population of 924, a large increase from the 829 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marengo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marengo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marengo, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 9.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marengo is ranked the 371st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marengo was ranked the 370th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marengo's White Population

879 residents of Marengo, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marengo is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Marengo ranks 145th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marengo's White population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. White residents' share of Marengo's population has increased from 94.6% to 95.1%.

Marengo is more White than neighboring Hardinsburg (78.7% White), and Leavenworth (85.9% White). Marengo is less White than neighboring Milltown (95.5% White), English (97.6% White), and Fredericksburg (100% White).

Marengo's Black Population

1 residents of Marengo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marengo is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Marengo ranks 506th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marengo's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Marengo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Marengo is more Black than neighboring Hardinsburg (0% Black), and Fredericksburg (0% Black). Marengo is less Black than neighboring Milltown (0.4% Black), English (0.7% Black), and Leavenworth (1% Black).

Marengo's Asian Population

1 residents of Marengo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marengo is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Marengo ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marengo's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Marengo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Marengo is more Asian than neighboring Milltown (0% Asian), Hardinsburg (0% Asian), Fredericksburg (0% Asian), and Leavenworth (0% Asian).

Marengo's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Marengo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marengo is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Marengo ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marengo's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Marengo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Marengo is more Hispanic than neighboring Milltown (0.7% Hispanic), English (1% Hispanic), and Fredericksburg (0% Hispanic). Marengo is less Hispanic than neighboring Hardinsburg (6.7% Hispanic), and Leavenworth (11.1% Hispanic).

Marengo's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Marengo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marengo is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Marengo ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marengo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marengo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Marengo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardinsburg (0% Native American/Other), English (0% Native American/Other), and Fredericksburg (0% Native American/Other). Marengo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Milltown (1.6% Native American/Other), and Leavenworth (0.5% Native American/Other).

Marengo's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Marengo, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marengo is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Marengo ranks 347th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marengo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Marengo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Marengo is more Multiracial than neighboring Milltown (1.8% Multiracial), English (0.6% Multiracial), Fredericksburg (0% Multiracial), and Leavenworth (1.5% Multiracial). Marengo is less Multiracial than neighboring Hardinsburg (14.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.