Marengo, Illinois
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Marengo is a city located in McHenry County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,355.
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Geography
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Location of Marengo, Illinois
Marengo is located at 42°15'3" North, 88°36'18" West (42.250725, -88.604988)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.3 km² (4.0 mi²). 10.3 km² (4.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
History
The land which was to become Marengo was purchased from the Potowatami Native Americans in 1832. Marengo was established as a township in 1835.
Songwriter Egbert Van Alstyne was from Marengo.
Government
Marengo is governed by a mayor and a city council of 8 aldermen.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 6,355 people, 2,387 households, and 1,694 families residing in the city. The population density is 616.5/km² (1,598.5/mi²). There are 2,475 housing units at an average density of 240.1/km² (622.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.07% White, 0.30% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.54% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 13.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,387 households out of which 38.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% are non-families. 24.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 3.17.
In the city the population is spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $50,214, and the median income for a family is $57,209. Males have a median income of $41,298 versus $26,317 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,225. 4.4% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Marengo official website (http://www.cityofmarengo.com/)