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Marathon

Texas · 430 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 $35,547. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,300. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
−5%since 2000
from 455 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
+14%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2363424485546602000201020202024Marathon
2024283
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,547
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,273 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,421
+20%since 2000
from $17,884 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information32.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−51.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
47.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score63.7%(274)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.1 min
−38%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marathon, Texas?

Marathon, Texas has about 430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marathon, Texas?

The typical household in Marathon, Texas earns about $35,547 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 $82,300, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Marathon, Texas?

About 19.8% 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 21.2% of people in Marathon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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