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Maribel, Wisconsin
Village
Downtown Maribel
Downtown Maribel
Location of Maribel in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
Location of Maribel in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
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
 (2020)
 • 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.

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 / 44.27639; -87.80722. 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:

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:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 316
1980 363 14.9%
1990 372 2.5%
2000 264 −29.0%
2010 351 33.0%
2020 336 −4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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