Markesan, WI Demographics

The total population of Markesan is estimated to be 1,292 with 573 males (44.35%) and 719 females (55.65%). There are 146 more females than males in Markesan.
The median household income in Markesan was $62,356 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 6,815(12.27%) from $55,541 in 2020. This income is 83.58% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Markesan sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $83,095. Overall, the median household income for the city of Markesan stands at $62,356.
In Markesan, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $46,132 for males and $23,476 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $56,478 for males and $46,366 for females.
In Markesan, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $60,576, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $2,701.
In 2022, the population of Markesan was 1,372, a 1.08% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Markesan's population was 1,387, an increase of 0.58% compared to a population of 1,379 in 2020.
The median age in Markesan, WI is 47.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.47% were under the age of 15, 12.71% aged 15 to 29, 46.52% aged 30 to 64, 18.39% aged 65 to 84, and 5.92% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Markesan population: 85.69% are White, 5.28% are Black or African American, 1.44% are some other race and 7.59% are multiracial.