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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marathon

Texas · 455 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 $22,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $44,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

455
+13%vs 2009
vs 402 in 2009
2000 – 2024
86 / sq mi
+13%vs 2009
vs 76 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
46.2
−2%vs 2009
vs 47.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2363424485546602000201020202024Marathon
2024283
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,273
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $36,528 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$17,884
+8%vs 2009
vs $16,551 in 2009
US average: $21,522
23.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,000
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $80,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$459
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $522 in 2009
US average: $602
76.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.2% in 2009
23.7% rent
2.0
−10%vs 2009
vs 2.2 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(159)
Black3.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino55%(221)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score67.5%(271)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(202)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(242)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(287)
63
−6%vs 2009
vs 67 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+10.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.6% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 65.2% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marathon, Texas?

Marathon, Texas has about 455 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marathon, Texas?

The typical household in Marathon, Texas earns about $22,273 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 $44,000, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Marathon, Texas?

About 22.6% 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 23.2% of people in Marathon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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