Census Bureau data for Markesan city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Markesan city
- What is the median household income in Markesan city?
- The median household income in Markesan city is $61,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Markesan city?
- The poverty rate in Markesan city is 13.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Markesan city?
- $147,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Markesan city?
- The median gross rent in Markesan city is $479 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Markesan city residents have a college degree?
- 18.7% of adults in Markesan city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,276
Median Income
$61,250
Median Home Value
$147,800
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,641 (+12.2%)
Home Value:
+$34,800 (+30.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-5.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.1 pp (+19.9%)
Unemployment:
+1.0 pp (+32.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,276
Median Age
50.0
Female
60.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 84.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Other 3.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.9%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$61,250
±$12,113
-$14,420 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$81,262
Median Family Income
$80,515
Poverty Rate
13.0%
+6.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
31.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.8%
$10–15k
9.1%
$15–25k
6.3%
$25–35k
5.2%
$35–50k
7.6%
$50–75k
24.7%
$75–100k
16.2%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
5.6%
$200k+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
626
Owner-Occupied
75.1%
Renter-Occupied
24.9%
Vacancy Rate
14.1%
Median Home Value
$147,800
-$99,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$479
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
12.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.5%
$50–100k
12.6%
$100–200k
34.4%
$200–300k
23.3%
$300–500k
1.7%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
$1M+
4.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
57.3%
$500–1k
29.9%
$1–1.5k
11.1%
$1.5–2k
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
37.2%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3+
21.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
7.3%
Mobile home
5.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
33.1%
1940–1969
4.8%
1970–1999
18.7%
2000–2009
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.7%
-14.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.9%
Some College / Associate
25.6%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
+0.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.0%
Self-Employed
4.8%
Government Workers
18.0%
Private For-Profit
77.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
27.5%
Edu/Health
23.2%
Public Admin
8.0%
Transportation
6.9%
Retail
6.5%
Wholesale
5.6%
Prof. Services
5.2%
Construction
5.2%
Agriculture
5.0%
Finance
2.8%
Arts/Entmt.
2.8%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
28.1%
Production
26.6%
Food Prep
15.8%
Sales
15.6%
Construction
13.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.3 min
Drove Alone
81.5%
Carpool
8.7%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
4.0%
Walked
5.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
538
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
7.8%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
11.7%
75–84
10.3%
85+
8.2%
Under 18: 20.9%
Working age (18–64): 79.1%
65 and over: 25.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
44.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.1%
Europe
5.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
16.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.7%
Has a Computer
89.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023