Markesan, WI Demographics

A map of Markesan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,038	1,217	81.4%	88.4%
Hispanic	198	88	15.5%	6.4%
Multiracial	22	36	1.7%	2.6%
Native American/Other	17	15	1.3%	1.1%
Black	0	12	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	0.7%

Markesan, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,275, a decrease from the 1,377 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Markesan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Markesan has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Markesan, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 31.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Markesan is ranked the 356th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Markesan was ranked the 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Markesan's White Population

1,038 residents of Markesan, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Markesan is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Markesan ranks 536th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markesan's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Markesan's population has decreased from 88.4% to 81.4%.

Markesan is less White than neighboring Fairwater (88.6% White), Green Lake (92.8% White), Kingston (98.9% White), Friesland (86.2% White), and Marquette (97% White).

Markesan's Black Population

0 residents of Markesan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Markesan is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Markesan ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markesan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Markesan's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Markesan is less Black than neighboring Fairwater (1.7% Black), and Green Lake (3.3% Black).

Markesan's Asian Population

0 residents of Markesan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Markesan is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Markesan ranks 315th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markesan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Markesan's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Markesan is less Asian than neighboring Fairwater (0.6% Asian), Green Lake (0.2% Asian), and Friesland (3.7% Asian).

Markesan's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Markesan, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Markesan is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Markesan ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markesan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Markesan's population has increased from 6.4% to 15.5%.

Markesan is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairwater (8% Hispanic), Green Lake (2.1% Hispanic), Kingston (0% Hispanic), Friesland (10.1% Hispanic), and Marquette (1.7% Hispanic).

Markesan's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Markesan, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Markesan is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Markesan ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markesan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Markesan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Markesan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairwater (0% Native American/Other), Green Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), Kingston (0% Native American/Other), Friesland (0% Native American/Other), and Marquette (0% Native American/Other).

Markesan's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Markesan, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Markesan is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Markesan ranks 537th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markesan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Markesan's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.7%.

Markesan is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairwater (1.1% Multiracial), Green Lake (1.3% Multiracial), Kingston (1.1% Multiracial), Friesland (0% Multiracial), and Marquette (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.