Marathon County, Wisconsin's estimated 2024 population is 139,269 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marathon County, Wisconsin is the 10th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 134,064 and has seen a growth of 3.88% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 142,554 | 657 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 141,897 | 657 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 141,240 | 657 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 140,583 | 657 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 139,926 | 657 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 139,269 | 657 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 138,612 | 657 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 137,955 | 200 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 137,755 | -323 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 138,078 | 2,381 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 135,697 | 219 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 135,478 | -47 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 135,525 | 393 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 135,132 | -229 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 135,361 | 188 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 135,173 | 261 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 134,912 | 521 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 134,391 | 36 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 134,355 | 291 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 134,064 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 115,400 | 4,130 | 3.71% |
| 1980 | 111,270 | 13,813 | 14.17% |
| 1970 | 97,457 | 8,583 | 9.66% |
| 1960 | 88,874 | 8,537 | 10.63% |
| 1950 | 80,337 | 4,422 | 5.82% |
| 1940 | 75,915 | 5,286 | 7.48% |
| 1930 | 70,629 | 5,370 | 8.23% |
| 1920 | 65,259 | 10,205 | 18.54% |
| 1910 | 55,054 | 11,798 | 27.27% |
| 1900 | 43,256 | 12,887 | 42.43% |
| 1890 | 30,369 | 13,248 | 77.38% |
| 1880 | 17,121 | 11,236 | 190.93% |
| 1870 | 5,885 | 2,993 | 103.49% |
| 1860 | 2,892 | 2,384 | 469.29% |
| 1850 | 508 | -142,046 | -99.64% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122,159 | 88.64% |
| Asian | 7,711 | 5.59% |
| Two or more races | 5,122 | 3.72% |
| Other race | 1,678 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 765 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 283 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.07% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 56,484 | 2.41 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 29,938 | 3.01 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 19,505 | 1.27 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 4,315 | 3.05 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 2,726 | 2.94 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,036 | 4.2% |
| Associates Degree | 13,203 | 13.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,895 | 18.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,090 | 8.42% |
| High School Graduate | 31,711 | 33.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,970 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 18,171 | 18.91% |
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 | 87,551 | 82,383 | 23,812 |
| Asian | 4,099 | 3,407 | 1,149 |
| 2+ Races | 2,102 | 1,984 | 661 |
| Hispanic | 1,977 | 948 | 256 |
| Other Race | 1,042 | 497 | 127 |
| Black | 450 | 377 | 113 |
| Native American | 196 | 105 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,401 | $68,304 | $51,047 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,974 | $86,082 | $62,775 |
| High School Graduate | $39,328 | $46,084 | $30,629 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,873 | $42,714 | $27,305 |
| Overall | $47,168 | $54,957 | $40,957 |
| Some College | $46,651 | $55,879 | $40,234 |
$47,168
Average Earnings
$54,957
Average Male
$40,957
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.47% of Marathon County, Wisconsin residents speak only English, while 7.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 119,159 | 8,296 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 4,170 | 1,291 | 30.96% |
| Multiple | 4,747 | 882 | 18.58% |
| Asian | 7,687 | 790 | 10.28% |
| Other | 1,671 | 602 | 36.03% |
| Black | 711 | 217 | 30.52% |
| Native | 255 | 35 | 13.73% |
| Islander | 102 | 26 | 25.49% |
8.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.59%
Male Poverty Rate
9.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marathon County, Wisconsin is Other, with 36.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marathon County, Wisconsin is White, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.99% |
| High School | 8.1% |
| Some College | 6.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.1% |
| Female Employed | 4.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,578 | $110,158 |
| Households | $73,248 | $93,251 |
| Married Families | $99,296 | $120,451 |
| Non Families | $41,245 | $56,995 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
7,758
Number of Veterans
7,078
Male Veterans
680
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,758 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,666 |
| First Gulf War | 1,475 |
| Korea | 428 |
| World War II | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,260 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,985 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,738 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,230 |
| 18 to 34 | 545 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,272 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 209 | 4.17% |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 6.84% |
| Black | 76 | 13.84% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 2.22% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
78.19%
Born in Marathon County, Wisconsin
95.73%
Native Born
4.27%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
95.73% of Marathon County, Wisconsin residents were born in the United States, with 78.19% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.