Marathon County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 138,403 | — | #481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,884 | +3.6% | #677 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,727 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,600 | -22.1% | #1,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $999 | -14.1% | #996 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -30.9% | #508 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marathon County has a population of 138,403, making it the #481 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marathon County is $77,884, ranking #677 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Marathon County is $219,600 (-22.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $999/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
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94.2% of residents in Marathon County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon County, Wisconsin has a total population of 138,403, making it the 481st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marathon County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marathon County is $77,884, which ranks #677 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Marathon County is $219,600, 22.1% below the national median. Renters in Marathon County pay a median gross rent of $999 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marathon County, 28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Marathon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.2% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.7%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Marathon County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.