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Marathon

Texas · 283 residents · 5.261 sq mi
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Marathon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,635. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 172 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $240,000. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 199%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−38%since 2000
from 455 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+22%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2363424485546602000201020202024Marathon
2024283
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,635
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,273 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,078
+141%since 2000
from $17,884 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−6%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,000
+199%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
41.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+166%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(202)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(242)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(287)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.4%(146)
Diversity Score
51
−18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+88%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.7%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.9%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2012
from 44.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+35.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.5%
+34.1 ptssince 2016
from 43.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2016
from 55.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marathon, Texas?

Marathon, Texas has about 283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marathon, Texas?

The typical household in Marathon, Texas earns about $45,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marathon, Texas expensive?

In Marathon, Texas, the median home is worth about $240,000.

How educated are people in Marathon, Texas?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marathon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marathon, Texas?

About 17.7% of people in Marathon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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