Minong, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Minong, Wisconsin
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Location of Minong in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 359.3/sq mi (138.7/km2) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-53250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569582 |
Minong (pronounced MY-nong) is a small village in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a part of the larger Town of Minong. In 2020, about 548 people lived there.
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Minong's History and Name
The name Minong comes from the Ojibwe language. It means "blueberry place" or "good place." The Ojibwe people also use Minong to refer to Isle Royale.
A post office opened in Minong in 1887. The village itself was created in 1888. This happened when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway built a train line through the area. Josiah Bond and J. J. Hohl were important people in developing the village.
A well-known snack company, Jack Link's, started in Minong in 1986.
Getting Around Minong
Two main roads help people travel in and out of Minong. These are U.S. Highway 53 and Wisconsin Highway 77.
Minong's Location and Size
Minong is located at 46°5′58″N 91°49′33″W / 46.09944°N 91.82583°W.
The village covers a total area of about 1.53 square miles (3.98 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.52 square miles (3.95 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Minong's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 230 | — | |
| 1930 | 292 | 27.0% | |
| 1940 | 308 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 357 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 348 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 420 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 557 | 32.6% | |
| 1990 | 521 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 531 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 527 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 548 | 4.0% | |
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People Living in Minong: 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 527 people living in Minong. These people lived in 238 households. About 129 of these households were families.
The village had about 353.7 people per square mile. There were 277 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Minong were White (93.0%). A small number were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.2%). About 4.6% were from other races. Some people (1.5%) identified with two or more races. About 6.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 30.3% of households had children under 18.
- 37.4% were married couples living together.
- 10.1% had a female head of household with no husband.
- 6.7% had a male head of household with no wife.
- 45.8% were non-family households.
About 37.8% of all households had only one person living there. Also, 21.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 2.96 people.
The average age of people in Minong was 41.3 years.
- 25.2% of residents were under 18.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 21.8% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more males (52.0%) than females (48.0%).
See also
In Spanish: Minong (Wisconsin) para niños
