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Markesan

Wisconsin · 1,377 residents · 2.324 sq mi
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Markesan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,377
−1%since 2000
from 1,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Markesan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,015
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,910
+33%since 2000
from $18,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,217)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(88)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other3.7%(50)
Diversity Score26.6%(366)
Diversity Score
27
+247%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markesan, Wisconsin?

Markesan, Wisconsin has about 1,377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markesan, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Markesan, Wisconsin earns about $49,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Markesan, Wisconsin expensive?

In Markesan, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $108,600, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Markesan, Wisconsin?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Markesan, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Markesan, Wisconsin?

About 13.6% of people in Markesan, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Markesan, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Markesan, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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