Buildings in downtown Marengo.

Marengo is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,355 at the 2000 census. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1536 × 2048 pixel, file size: 208 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1536 × 2048 pixel, file size: 208 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... McHenry County is located in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ...

Geography

Marengo is located at 42°15′3″N, 88°36′18″W (42.250725, -88.604988)^GR1. Image File history File links ILMap-doton-Marengo. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.3 km² (4.0 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

History

The land which was to become Marengo was purchased from the Potowatami Native Americans in 1832 and Marengo was established as a township in 1835.^{[citation needed]} In addition the only school designed by architect Louis Sullivan was built in Marengo (it was demolished in 1993 to build a McDonald's).^{[citation needed]} The Potawatomi (also spelled Pottawatomie or Pottawatomi) are an Aboriginal American people of the upper Mississippi River region. ... Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States, including parts of Alaska. ... Year 1832 (MDCCCXXXII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... A township in the United States refers to a small geographic area, ranging in size from 6 to 54 square miles (15. ... | Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... An architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person who is involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... Louis Henri Sullivan (September 3, 1856 – April 14, 1924) was an American architect, called the father of modernism. He is considered by many as the creator of the modern skyscraper, was an influential architect and critic of the Chicago School, and was a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... McDonalds Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the worlds largest chain of fast-food restaurants, primarily selling hamburgers, chicken, french fries, milkshakes and soft drinks. ...

Government

Marengo is governed by the mayor, Donald Lockhart, and a city council of 8 aldermen. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... A city council is the most common style of legislative government in a city or town. ... An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 6,355 people, 2,387 households, and 1,694 families residing in the city. The population density was 616.5/km² (1,598.5/mi²). There were 2,475 housing units at an average density of 240.1/km² (622.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.00% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,387 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.17. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,214, and the median income for a family was $57,209. Males had a median income of $41,298 versus $26,317 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,225. About 3.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Notable people born in Marengo

• Songwriter Egbert Van Alstyne
• Attorney David Boies
• Adult Film Star Katee Holmes

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References

External links

• Marengo official website

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	v • d • e Municipalities and communities of McHenry County, Illinois County seat: Woodstock
Cities	Crystal Lake | Harvard | Marengo | McHenry | Woodstock Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... McHenry County is located in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Northwest corner of Woodstocks public square Woodstock is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Crystal Lake is a city located in southeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois. ... Harvard is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ... McHenry is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ... Northwest corner of Woodstocks public square Woodstock is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ...
Villages	Algonquin | Barrington Hills | Bull Valley | Cary | Fox Lake | Fox River Grove | Greenwood | Hebron | Holiday Hills | Huntley | Island Lake | Johnsburg | Lake in the Hills | Lakemoor | Lakewood | McCullom Lake | Oakwood Hills | Port Barrington | Prairie Grove | Richmond | Ringwood | Spring Grove | Trout Valley | Union | Wonder Lake // The word village has many meanings relating to local government in the United States. ... The Historic Algonquin Village Hall, the hallmark symbol of the village and the centerpiece of its downtown Algonquin is a village located in both Kane and McHenry County, Illinois. ... Incorporated Village in 1957. ... Bull Valley is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Cary is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ... Fox Lake is a village in the Grant township of Lake County and the Richmond township of McHenry County, Illinois, USA. The population was 9,178 at the 2000 census. ... Fox River Grove is a village in the Cuba township of Lake County and the Algonquin township of McHenry County, Illinois. ... Greenwood is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... The Hebron, Illinois water tower is painted to resemble a basketball Hebron is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, in the United States. ... Holiday Hills is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Incorporated Village in 1851. ... Island Lake is a village in Lake and McHenry County. ... Johnsburg is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ... Incorporated Village in 1952. ... Lakemoor is a village in Lake and McHenry County, Illinois. ... Lakewood is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... McCullom Lake is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Oakwood Hills is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Port Barrington is a village located in Lake County, Illinois and McHenry County, Illinois. ... ... Richmond is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Ringwood is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Spring Grove is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ... Trout Valley is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Union is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Wonder Lake is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ...
CDPs	Pistakee Highlands | Wonder Lake A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Pistakee Highlands is a census-designated place located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Wonder Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ...
Townships	Alden | Algonquin | Burton | Chemung | Coral | Dorr | Dunham | Grafton | Greenwood | Hartland | Hebron | Marengo | McHenry | Nunda | Richmond | Riley | Seneca A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Alden Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Algonquin Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Burton Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Chemung Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Coral Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Dorr Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Dunham Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Grafton Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Greenwood Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Hartland Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Hebron Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Marengo Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... McHenry Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Nunda Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Richmond Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Riley Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Seneca Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. ...
Unincorporated communities	Coral | Ridgefield | Solon Mills | Sunnyside In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... Coral is an unincorporated village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. ...