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Markesan, Wisconsin
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Location of Markesan in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Location of Markesan in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
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
 (2010)
 • Total 1,476
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,401
 • Density 602.84/sq mi (232.74/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 920
FIPS code 55-49450
GNIS feature ID 1569051

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.

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
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%
2019 (est.) 1,401 −5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.
  • 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

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