Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Marathon City, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,422

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%1,284

Two or More

4.1%58

Asian

3.7%53

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%22

Black

0.1%2

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%7

High School Diploma

36.2%354

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%73

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%107

Associate's Degree

12.4%121

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%205

Master's Degree

6.5%64

Professional Degree

0.8%8

Doctorate

0.7%7

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

29%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$198,200

Median Renti

$853

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.8%466

Renter-Occupied

20.2%118

Total Units

584

Homeownership

79.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%12

$50K–$100K

4.3%20

$100K–$150K

19.3%90

$150K–$200K

24.9%116

$200K–$300K

27.7%129

$300K–$500K

18.9%88

$500K–$1M

2.4%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

7.7%45

2000–2009

5.8%34

1990–1999

14.4%84

1980–1989

8.9%52

1970–1979

23.1%135

1960–1969

10.1%59

1950–1959

10.1%59

1940–1949

4.6%27

1939 or earlier

15.2%89

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%440

Electricity

15.8%92

Fuel Oil

4.3%25

Wood

2.1%12

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%10

No Fuel

0.9%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,519

Mean Household Incomei

$112,476

Per Capita Incomei

$46,600

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

748

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%3

$10K–$15K

1.4%8

$15K–$20K

1.9%11

$20K–$25K

1.5%9

$25K–$30K

3.6%21

$30K–$35K

1.2%7

$35K–$40K

2.7%16

$40K–$45K

6.2%36

$45K–$50K

6.2%36

$50K–$60K

3.8%22

$60K–$75K

10.4%61

$75K–$100K

17.8%104

$100K–$125K

16.1%94

$125K–$150K

7.9%46

$150K–$200K

5.1%30

$200K+

13.7%80

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

52(4.9% of civilian adults)