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Marengo

Wisconsin · 149 residents · 1.046 sq mi
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Marengo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $159,400. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
+5%since 2023
from 142 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 136 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
22.9
−17%since 2023
from 27.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
104122141159177201020202024Marengo
2024149
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,292
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,454
+3%since 2023
from $27,511 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−8%since 2023
from 0.366 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services13.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $734 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(18)
Diversity Score27.7%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(11)
Diversity Score17.1%(25)
Diversity Score
17
−38%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−6%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Female
61.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo, Wisconsin?

Marengo, Wisconsin has about 149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marengo, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Marengo, Wisconsin earns about $57,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marengo, Wisconsin expensive?

In Marengo, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Marengo, Wisconsin?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marengo, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marengo, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% of people in Marengo, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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