Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Markesan, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,275

Median Agei

51.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.4%1,038

Hispanic/Latino

15.5%198

Two or More

1.7%22

Other

1.3%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%63

High School Diploma

32%307

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%78

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%166

Associate's Degree

6.7%64

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%93

Master's Degree

9.6%92

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,000

Median Renti

$514

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.2%409

Renter-Occupied

26.8%150

Total Units

641

Homeownership

73.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%29

$50K–$100K

12%49

$100K–$150K

27.9%114

$150K–$200K

22.5%92

$200K–$300K

27.4%112

$300K–$500K

2.9%12

$500K–$1M

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,165

Mean Household Incomei

$80,181

Per Capita Incomei

$34,459

Poverty Ratei

20.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

593

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%32

$10K–$15K

9.8%55

$15K–$20K

3.6%20

$20K–$25K

1.8%10

$25K–$30K

2.3%13

$30K–$35K

4.1%23

$35K–$40K

0.7%4

$40K–$45K

6.3%35

$45K–$50K

1.1%6

$50K–$60K

8.2%46

$60K–$75K

16.3%91

$75K–$100K

12.3%69

$100K–$125K

8.6%48

$125K–$150K

9.7%54

$150K–$200K

7.9%44

$200K+

1.6%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$380/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 832 homes91% occupied$380/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,165/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

77%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

23%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7% of subsidized households are minority

47% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

624.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

568

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

576

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

65(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured