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Marathon City

Wisconsin · 1,524 residents · 3.263 sq mi
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Marathon City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,028. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $128,900. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,524
−7%since 2000
from 1,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+21%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Marathon City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,028
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,083
+27%since 2000
from $20,480 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,471)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(27)
Asian1.3%(20)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score9%(137)
Diversity Score
9
+148%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marathon City, Wisconsin?

Marathon City, Wisconsin has about 1,524 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marathon City, Wisconsin earns about $59,028 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 $128,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Marathon City, Wisconsin?

About 20.9% 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 2.9% of people in Marathon City, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marathon City, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Marathon City, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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