Markesan is a city located in Green Lake County Wisconsin. Markesan has a 2024 population of 1,373. Markesan is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,379 in 2020.
The average household income in Markesan is $76,969 with a poverty rate of 21.53%. The median age in Markesan is 50 years: 47.4 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Markesan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,080 | 84.64% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 12.07% |
| Other race | 42 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 538 | 2.23 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 290 | 2.76 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 185 | 1.15 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 60 | 2.9 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 7.74% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 9.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 8.91% |
| High School Graduate | 340 | 36.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 241 | 25.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 840 | 766 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 67 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 39 | 9 |
| Other Race | 22 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,313 | $33,594 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $15,833 | $16,111 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,800 | $54,615 | $41,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,167 | $44,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,692 | $52,963 | $39,167 |
| Some College | $45,781 | $59,531 | $33,333 |
$47,692
Average Earnings
$52,963
Average Male
$39,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.08% of Markesan residents speak only English, while 4.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,038 | 185 | 17.82% |
| Multiple | 154 | 74 | 48.05% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 49 | 35.25% |
| Other | 42 | 8 | 19.05% |
21.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.05%
Male Poverty Rate
32.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Markesan is Multiple, with 48.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Markesan is White, with 17.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.55% |
| Some College | 28.83% |
| High School | 5.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
| Female Employed | 3.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,515 | $92,826 |
| Households | $61,250 | $76,969 |
| Married Families | $88,088 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,750 | $45,699 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 4.58% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.43%
Born in Markesan
97.34%
Native Born
2.66%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
97.34% of Markesan residents were born in the United States, with 81.43% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,367 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,368 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,369 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 1,371 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,372 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,373 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 1,375 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,372 | -15 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 1,387 | 8 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 1,379 | -18 | -1.29% |
| 2019 | 1,397 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,398 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 1,397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,397 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 1,399 | -15 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 1,414 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 1,422 | -19 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 1,441 | -20 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 1,461 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 1,465 | 0 | 0% |