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.
Markesan, Wisconsin | |
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 Looking north at Markesan | |
 Location of Markesan in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. | |
| Coordinates: 43°42′21″N 88°59′18″W / 43.70583°N 88.98833°W | |
| 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 | |
• Total | 1,476 |
• Estimate (2019)[4] | 1,401 |
| • Density | 602.84/sq mi (232.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-49450[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569051[2] |
| Website | www |
Geography
editAccording 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
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [4] | −5.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2010 census
editAs 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
editAs 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
editMarkesan School District consists of Markesan Elementary, Middle and High Schools.[8]
Notable people
edit- Samuel Barter, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.[9]
- 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.[10]
- Frank Luptow - race car driver, born in Markesan
- Alex McDonald, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.[11]
- Archibald Nichols, Wisconsin State Representative, was Chairman of the Markesan Board of Supervisors.
- William Paddock, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.[12]
- Ira W. Parker, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan.[13]
- Charles H. Smith, Wisconsin state legislator, lived in Markesan.[14]
References
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Markesan District Schools". Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved February 16, 2010.
- ^ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (18th ed.). Madison, Wis.: David Atwood. 1879. p. 494.
- ^ Report of the Necrology Committee-Wyoming State Bar[permanent dead link]
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1933,' Biographical Sketch of Alex McDonald, pg. 236
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue book 1881,' Biographical Sketch of William Paddock, pg. 511
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1921,' Biographical Sketch of Ira W. Parker, pg. 271
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1907, Biographical Sketch of Charles H. Smith, pg. 1132
External links
edit- Markesan Chamber of Commerce
- Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1900 1914