Marathon township is located in Lapeer County Michigan. Marathon township has a 2024 population of 4,431. Marathon township is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually but its population has decreased by -0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,457 in 2020.
The average household income in Marathon township is $70,695 with a poverty rate of 9.75%. The median age in Marathon township is 48.7 years: 48.1 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marathon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,328 | 96.95% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,780 | 2.51 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 1,029 | 3.02 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 498 | 1.15 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 172 | 3.31 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Male | 81 | 2.62 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
90.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 273 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 9.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 234 | 6.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 146 | 4.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,335 | 39.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 3.34% |
| Some College | 940 | 28.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,241 | 2,867 | 346 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 55 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,750 | $83,011 | $51,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,417 | $90,417 | $44,063 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $57,656 | $15,741 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,250 | $46,667 | $23,478 |
| Overall | $43,209 | $49,375 | $33,368 |
| Some College | $45,361 | $45,587 | $45,130 |
$43,209
Average Earnings
$49,375
Average Male
$33,368
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.75% of Marathon township residents speak only English, while 3.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,301 | 389 | 9.04% |
| Multiple | 103 | 29 | 28.16% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 22 | 44% |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
9.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marathon township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marathon township is White, with 9.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.33% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.58% |
| Female Employed | 5.53% |
| Male Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,000 | $78,201 |
| Households | $60,714 | $70,695 |
| Married Families | $73,477 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,944 | $47,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
367
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 147 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 10.11% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.49%
Born in Marathon township
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
98.3% of Marathon township residents were born in the United States, with 88.49% having been born in Michigan. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,436 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 4,435 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 4,434 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,433 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 4,432 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 4,431 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,430 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,429 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 4,439 | -18 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 4,457 | -26 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 4,483 | -9 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 4,492 | -23 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 4,515 | -17 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 4,532 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 4,547 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,548 | -17 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 4,565 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,562 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 4,563 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 4,567 | 0 | 0% |