Marathon, WI is a small town in Marathon County with a population of 1,113. It is located about 50 miles east of Wausau and has a population density of 34 people per square mile. This small town offers many outdoor activities throughout the year as well as organizations and sporting events for residents to enjoy. Local businesses include Alpine Inn, J&M BBQ, and The Natural Wellness Center. Year-round outdoor activities include kayaking on the Wisconsin River, hiking in Rib Mountain State Park and skiing at Nine Mile ski Area in the winter months. Residents can also attend local sporting events such as high school basketball games or golf tournaments hosted by Pine Valley Golf Course. Other local organizations such as the Marathon County Historical Society offer lectures and programs that are open to the public and provide insight into Marathon’s history. With its small-town charm and many recreational opportunities, Marathon is an excellent place to live.
The population in Marathon is 1,113. There are 34 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marathon is 52.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marathon is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marathon
- 70.7% are married
- 4.0% are divorced
- 32.2% are married with children
- 4.2% have children, but are single
Race in Marathon
- 97.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander