Markesan, Wisconsin
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". is water.[1]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1880 | 361 | — | |
| 1890 | 475 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 706 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 802 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 959 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 872 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 912 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 1,010 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 1,060 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 1,285 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 1,446 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 1,496 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 1,396 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 1,476 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 1,377 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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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 Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 661 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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[4] 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.[5]
Notable people
- Samuel Barter, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan[6]
- Delphine Hanna, physical education professor at Oberlin College, born in Markesan
- Barbara Harris, Tony Award-winning actress, buried in Markesan
- Harry P. Ilsley, Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, born in Markesan[7]
- Frank Luptow, race car driver, born in Markesan
- Arthur Frank Mathews, painter, born in Markesan
- Alex McDonald, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan[8]
- Archibald Nichols, Wisconsin State Representative, was Chairman of the Markesan Board of Supervisors
- William Paddock, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan[9]
- Ira W. Parker, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Markesan[10]
- Charles H. Smith, Wisconsin state legislator, lived in Markesan[11]
References
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- ↑ '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
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External links
- Markesan Chamber of Commerce
- Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1900 1914
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