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Marathon

New York · 919 residents · 1.13 sq mi
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Marathon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,417. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $87,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
919
−14%since 2000
from 1,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8178969751K1K1990201020202024Marathon
2024952
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,417
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,639 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,633
+38%since 2000
from $16,379 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,046)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(892)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.2%(30)
Diversity Score11.5%(106)
Diversity Score
11
+389%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marathon, New York?

Marathon, New York has about 919 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marathon, New York?

The typical household in Marathon, New York earns about $51,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marathon, New York expensive?

In Marathon, New York, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Marathon, New York?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marathon, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marathon, New York?

About 11.1% of people in Marathon, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marathon, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Marathon, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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