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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marathon City

Wisconsin · 1,606 residents · 3.263 sq mi
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Marathon City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $59,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,606
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
492 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Marathon City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,606
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,063 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,333
−35%vs 2000
vs $20,480 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$59,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $415 in 2000
US average: $450
79.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
20.4% rent
1.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian1.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(59)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,566)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(29)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score6.1%(98)
6
+68%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.6%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marathon City, Wisconsin?

Marathon City, Wisconsin has about 1,606 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marathon City, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Marathon City, Wisconsin earns about $30,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marathon City, Wisconsin expensive?

In Marathon City, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $59,100, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Marathon City, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marathon City, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marathon City, Wisconsin?

About 3.9% of people in Marathon City, Wisconsin 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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