Marathon County, WI Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Marathon County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,903 | 5,859,674 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 86.8 | 89.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.26% | 0.33% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 56,873 | 2,445,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Marathon County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Marathon County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,984 | $75,766 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.86% | 4.67% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Marathon County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $99,416 | $176,921 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,045 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.4% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Marathon County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.1 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Marathon County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Marathon County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.35 | 2.54 |
Health
Marathon County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Marathon County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |