Marathon is a city located in Monroe County Florida. Marathon has a 2024 population of 9,847. Marathon is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,855 in 2020.
The average household income in Marathon is $114,693 with a poverty rate of 11.44%. The median age in Marathon is 45.6 years: 47.3 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marathon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,999 | 71.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,987 | 20.21% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 4.08% |
| Other race | 390 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,968 | 2.46 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 1,916 | 3.13 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 1,605 | 1.39 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 238 | 3.95 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
| Male | 209 | 2.89 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 428 | 5.82% |
| Associates Degree | 589 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,429 | 19.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 995 | 13.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,176 | 29.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 286 | 3.89% |
| Some College | 1,446 | 19.68% |
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 | 4,631 | 4,494 | 1,783 |
| Hispanic | 2,089 | 1,601 | 419 |
| 2+ Races | 1,326 | 1,039 | 352 |
| Black | 363 | 283 | 123 |
| Other Race | 255 | 140 | 24 |
| Asian | 39 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,902 | $75,578 | $48,676 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,558 | $95,469 | $83,516 |
| High School Graduate | $38,214 | $41,955 | $25,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $31,713 | $35,102 |
| Overall | $42,466 | $50,281 | $35,185 |
| Some College | $37,467 | $53,421 | $30,047 |
$42,466
Average Earnings
$50,281
Average Male
$35,185
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.31% of Marathon residents speak only English, while 25.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,248 | 716 | 22.04% |
| Multiple | 1,983 | 531 | 26.78% |
| White | 5,822 | 311 | 5.34% |
| Black | 393 | 48 | 12.21% |
| Other | 390 | 41 | 10.51% |
| Asian | 54 | 16 | 29.63% |
11.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.24%
Male Poverty Rate
11.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marathon is Asian, with 29.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marathon is White, with 5.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.41% |
| High School | 16.68% |
| Some College | 7.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.35% |
| Female Employed | 10.19% |
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,161 | $136,205 |
| Households | $80,556 | $114,693 |
| Married Families | $103,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,097 | $77,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
432
Number of Veterans
413
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 269 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 174 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 392 | 6.96% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
30.29%
Born in Marathon
74.74%
Native Born
25.26%
Foreign Born
10.61%
Non Citizen
14.65%
Naturalized
74.74% of Marathon residents were born in the United States, with 30.29% having been born in Florida. 10.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,837 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 9,839 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 9,841 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 9,843 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 9,845 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 9,847 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 9,849 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 9,845 | -63 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 9,908 | 53 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 9,855 | 1,315 | 15.4% |
| 2019 | 8,540 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 8,558 | -264 | -2.99% |
| 2017 | 8,822 | -20 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 8,842 | 138 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 8,704 | 58 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 8,646 | 47 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 8,599 | 148 | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 8,451 | 57 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 8,394 | 75 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 8,319 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,255 | 418 | 4.25% |