Markesan, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Markesan, Wisconsin
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Looking north at Markesan
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Location of Markesan in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) |
| • Land | 2.32 sq mi (6.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,377 |
| • Density | 588.5/sq mi (227.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-49450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569051 |
Markesan is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,377 at the 2020 census. The center of population of Wisconsin is located in Markesan.
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.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 361 | — | |
| 1890 | 475 | 31.6% | |
| 1900 | 706 | 48.6% | |
| 1910 | 802 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 959 | 19.6% | |
| 1930 | 872 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 912 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,010 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,060 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,285 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,446 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,496 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,396 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,476 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,377 | −6.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
Education
Markesan School District consists of Markesan Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
Notable people
- Samuel Barter, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.
- Delphine Hanna, physical education professor at Oberlin College, born in Markesan.
- Barbara Harris, Tony Award-winning actress, is buried in Markesan, beside her mother and grandmother.
- Harry P. Ilsley, Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, born in Markesan.
- Frank Luptow - race car driver, born in Markesan
- Alex McDonald, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.
- Archibald Nichols, Wisconsin State Representative, was Chairman of the Markesan Board of Supervisors.
- William Paddock, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.
- Ira W. Parker, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.
- Charles H. Smith, Wisconsin state legislator, lived in Markesan.
See also
In Spanish: Markesan (Wisconsin) para niños
