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Marengo, Wisconsin
The Marengo Town Hall
The Marengo Town Hall
Location of Marengo, Wisconsin
Location of Marengo, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Ashland
Area
 • Total 72.4 sq mi (187.6 km2)
 • Land 71.5 sq mi (185.2 km2)
 • Water 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
Elevation
1,332 ft (406 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 460
 • Density 6.35/sq mi (2.452/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-49200
GNIS feature ID 1583651

Marengo is a small town located in Ashland County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2020, the town had a population of 460 people. It is a quiet community known for its natural surroundings.

History of Marengo

How Marengo Got Its Name

The area around Marengo has an interesting history. In 1849, a man named Charles Whittlesey explored the region. He named a nearby river the Maringouin Fork of the Bad River.

He chose this name because of the many mosquitoes he found there. "Maringouin" is a French word that half-French settlers used for these insects. Whittlesey wrote about this in his Geological Report from 1849. He also noted that the river's source was near Long Lake.

Geography of Marengo

Where is Marengo Located?

The town of Marengo is in the northwest part of Ashland County. It is south of White River and west of the towns of Ashland and Morse. To the north is Gordon. West of Marengo are Grandview and Lincoln in Bayfield County.

Rivers and Lakes

The Brunsweiler River flows through Marengo from south to north. This river is a branch of the Marengo River, which then flows into the Bad River. You can find several small lakes along the Brunsweiler River within the town.

Land and Water Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, Marengo covers a total area of about 187.6 square kilometers (72.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 185.2 square kilometers (71.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 2.4 square kilometers (0.9 square miles), or 1.26%, is water.

Population and People

How Many People Live Here?

In 2000, there were 362 people living in Marengo. These people made up 132 households, with 99 of them being families. The town had about 5.1 people per square mile.

Who Lives in Marengo?

Most of the people in Marengo are White, making up about 97% of the population. There are also some Native American residents. A small number of people are of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. About 0.28% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many residents have family roots from different countries. The largest groups include people of Finnish, German, Swedish, and Norwegian backgrounds.

Age Groups in Marengo

The population in Marengo is spread across different age groups. About 32% of the people are under 18 years old. About 27% are between 25 and 44 years old. Around 24% are between 45 and 64 years old, and about 11% are 65 years or older. The average age in Marengo is 35 years.

For every 100 females, there are about 104.5 males in the town.

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