Marathon is a city located in Buena Vista County Iowa. Marathon has a 2024 population of 217. Marathon is currently declining at a rate of -1.81% annually and its population has decreased by -6.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 232 in 2020.
The average household income in Marathon is $49,855 with a poverty rate of 24.51%. The median age in Marathon is 46.5 years: 54.5 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marathon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 88.73% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 8.33% |
| Other race | 6 | 2.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 85 | 2.4 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Married | 39 | 3.51 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 35 | 1.23 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 9 | 2.33 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 2 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
91.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 11.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 10.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.92% |
| High School Graduate | 58 | 37.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 3.21% |
| Some College | 44 | 28.21% |
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 | 133 | 126 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $25,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,625 | $45,500 | $22,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,688 | $50,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $45,625 | $24,000 |
| Some College | $30,000 | $45,625 | $0 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$24,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.07% of Marathon residents speak only English, while 4.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 39 | 22.41% |
| Multiple | 17 | 11 | 64.71% |
24.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.19%
Male Poverty Rate
23.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marathon is Multiple, with 64.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marathon is White, with 22.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 40% |
| Some College | 25.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.75% |
| High School | 13.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 30.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.7% |
| Male Employed | 8.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,667 | $60,978 |
| Households | $38,750 | $49,855 |
| Married Families | $61,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,875 | $33,814 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 5.67% |
| Other Race | 1 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
19.8%
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
74.51%
Born in Marathon
95.59%
Native Born
4.41%
Foreign Born
3.43%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
95.59% of Marathon residents were born in the United States, with 74.51% having been born in Iowa. 3.43% 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 | 199 | -3 | -1.49% |
| 2028 | 202 | -4 | -1.94% |
| 2027 | 206 | -4 | -1.9% |
| 2026 | 210 | -3 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 213 | -4 | -1.84% |
| 2024 | 217 | -4 | -1.81% |
| 2023 | 221 | -3 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 224 | -7 | -3.03% |
| 2021 | 231 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 232 | 4 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 228 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 230 | -3 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 233 | -3 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 236 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 235 | -3 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 238 | -4 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 242 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 242 | 3 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 239 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 240 | 0 | 0% |