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Marengo

Wisconsin · 148 residents · 1.046 sq mi
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Marengo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,500. Population has grown 29% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,300. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
+29%since 2019
from 115 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
+29%since 2019
from 110 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+19%since 2019
from 27.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
104122141159177201020202024Marengo
2024149
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,602
−16%since 2019
from $18,557 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(3)
Diversity Score6.4%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(6)
Diversity Score14.3%(21)
Diversity Score
14
+124%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+27%since 2019
from 14.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
Female
45.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marengo, Wisconsin?

Marengo, Wisconsin has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marengo, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Marengo, Wisconsin earns about $50,500 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 $78,300.

How educated are people in Marengo, Wisconsin?

About 17.9% 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 7.4% of people in Marengo, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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