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Markesan, WI


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Markesan, Wisconsin

Markesan, Wisconsin, in Green Lake county, is 31 miles SW of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 71 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 1,396 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Markesan

In Markesan, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Markesan had a median family income of $47,574.

Political Inclinations

Markesan folks tended to give their money ($6,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Markesan.

Markesan Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Markesan that were owner-occupied was 69%.

Commuting

In Markesan, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Markesan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Markesan Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Markesan Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Markesan Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Markesan Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Markesan, WI

Comparing Markesan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents67
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime77
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