Maribel, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maribel, Wisconsin
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Village
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Downtown Maribel
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Location of Maribel in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 336 |
| • Density | 290.46/sq mi (112.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-49250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569032 |
Maribel is a small village located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 336 people lived there.
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History of Maribel
Maribel got its first post office way back in 1837. The village was named after a mineral spring that was nearby.
Geography and Location
Maribel is found at coordinates 44°16′35″N 87°48′26″W / 44.27639°N 87.80722°W. This means it's located in the northern part of the United States.
The village covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Highways Connecting Maribel
Several important roads pass through or near Maribel:
WIS 147 starts at the eastern edge of Maribel. It continues on to Two Rivers.
Interstate 43 is a major highway. If you go north on I-43, you can reach Green Bay. If you go south, you will get to Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Population Changes in Maribel
The number of people living in Maribel has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1970 | 316 | — | |
| 1980 | 363 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 372 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 264 | −29.0% | |
| 2010 | 351 | 33.0% | |
| 2020 | 336 | −4.3% | |
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Maribel's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 351 people lived in Maribel. There were 141 households, which are like homes where people live. The average number of people in each household was about 2.49.
The average age of people in the village was 40.6 years old. About 24.2% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Maribel
Students in Maribel attend schools that are part of the School District of Denmark, Wisconsin.
There is also a private school called St. John's Lutheran School. It is a Christian school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Fun Places to Visit
Maribel has some interesting places nearby:
- Cherney Maribel Caves County Park: This park is known for its cool caves and natural beauty.
- Devil's River State Trail: This is a great place for biking, walking, or running along an old railroad line.
Images for kids
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Looking north at downtown Maribel
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Another view looking north at downtown Maribel
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A sign welcoming you to Maribel, looking east
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The Maribel Fire Department building
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Looking south on County T in Maribel
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Another view of the Maribel sign, looking south
See also
In Spanish: Maribel (Wisconsin) para niños
