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Marathon

Texas · 410 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 $39,877. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,800. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−10%since 2000
from 455 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+9%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2363424485546602000201020202024Marathon
2024283
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,877
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,467
+59%since 2000
from $17,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(190)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(259)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−31%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.2%
−52.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marathon, Texas?

Marathon, Texas has about 410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marathon, Texas?

The typical household in Marathon, Texas earns about $39,877 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 $99,800.

How educated are people in Marathon, Texas?

About 34.2% 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 7.1% 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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