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Markesan, WI
City in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,275
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
549
ZIP codes
0
Markesan and its ZIP codes
Markesan at a glance
- Markesan is about 5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,165, 20% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,000 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $514 a month.
Local data for Markesan, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Markesan, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,165
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$514/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (628), Irish Americans (123), Polish Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Green Lake County. PPP loans are for Markesan.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,586
5,835 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $8,463 per person
How people get to work
Markesan, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Markesan, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
568
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
36
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 9°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Markesan, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Markesan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairwaterVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| KingstonVillage | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| MarquetteVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| FrieslandVillage | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Green LakeCity | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BrandonVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Fox LakeCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| DaltonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RandolphVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| RiponCity | 12 mi | 5 |
| PrincetonCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| CambriaVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| WaupunCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| RosendaleVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| MontelloCity | 18 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Markesan, WI in?
- Markesan is in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Markesan, WI?
- About 1,275 people live in Markesan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Markesan?
- Nearby places include Fairwater (6.5 mi), Kingston (7 mi), Marquette (7.8 mi), Friesland (9.1 mi), Green Lake (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023