Markesan, Wisconsin

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Markesan, Wisconsin
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Location of Markesan in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 43°42′21″N88°59′18″W / 43.70583°N 88.98833°W / 43.70583; -88.98833 Coordinates: 43°42′21″N88°59′18″W / 43.70583°N 88.98833°W / 43.70583; -88.98833
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Green Lake
Area
[1]
  Total2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2)
  Land2.32 sq mi (6.02 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[2]
853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2010) [3]
  Total1,476
  Estimate 
(2019) [4]
1,401
  Density602.84/sq mi (232.74/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 920
FIPS code 55-49450 [5]
GNIS feature ID1569051 [2]
Website www.markesanwi.gov

Markesan is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,476 at the 2010 census. The center of population of Wisconsin is located in Markesan.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.36 square miles (6.11 km2), of which 2.34 square miles (6.06 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1880 361
1890 47531.6%
1900 70648.6%
1910 80213.6%
1920 95919.6%
1930 872−9.1%
1940 9124.6%
1950 1,01010.7%
1960 1,0605.0%
1970 1,28521.2%
1980 1,44612.5%
1990 1,4963.5%
2000 1,396−6.7%
2010 1,4765.7%
2019 (est.)1,401 [4] −5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2010 census

As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 1,476 people, 589 households, and 383 families living in the city. The population density was 630.8 inhabitants per square mile (243.6/km2). There were 661 housing units at an average density of 282.5 per square mile (109.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 589 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 1,396 people, 590 households, and 379 families living in the city. The population density was 592.0 people per square mile (228.4/km2). There were 627 housing units at an average density of 265.9 per square mile (102.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.15% of the population.

There were 590 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,472, and the median income for a family was $47,574. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $21,343 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,774. About 1.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Markesan School District consists of Markesan Elementary, Middle and High Schools. [8]

Notable people

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  8. Markesan District Schools
  9. THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (18th ed.). Madison, Wis.: David Atwood. 1879. p. 494.
  10. Report of the Necrology Committee-Wyoming State Bar
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  13. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1921,' Biographical Sketch of Ira W. Parker, pg. 271
  14. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1907, Biographical Sketch of Charles H. Smith, pg. 1132