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Marathon

County:
Brewster County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.261
State:
Texas

Marathon is a CDP located in Brewster County, Texas. Marathon has a 2026 population of 234. Marathon is currently declining at a rate of -5.26% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Marathon is $45,635 with a poverty rate of 17.67%. The median age in Marathon is 56.5 years: 56.9 years for males, and 52.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 66.5 males.

234
Total Population
44
Density (mi²)
-13 -5.26%
Growth

Marathon Population

Marathon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026234-13-5.26%
2025247-12-4.63%

Median Age

Overall: 56.5 years
Female: 52.6 years
Male: 56.9 years

Marathon Adults

There are 275 adults, (51 of whom are seniors) in Marathon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 170 (60.1%)
Male: 113 (39.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Marathon includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White283100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8228.98%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20171.02%

Marathon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Marathon 's average per capita income is $46,385. Household income levels show a median of $45,635. The poverty rate stands at 17.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,773-
Families$46,173$70,535
Households$45,635$61,847
Non Families-$31,312

$46,385

Average Income

$45,635

Median Household Income

17.67%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)