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Marathon, Iowa
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Location of Marathon, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
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(2020)
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| • Total | 230 |
| • Density | 307.08/sq mi (118.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50565
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-49260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458792 |
Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census. The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon.
From 1996 to 2017, every year in June, a marathon, half-marathon and 5k were held in the city. It was USA Track and Field certified and sanctioned, allowing participants to be eligible to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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History
A post office called Marathon has been in operation since 1882. The name of the city commemorates the Battle of Marathon.
Geography
Marathon is located at 42°51′36″N 94°58′54″W / 42.86000°N 94.98167°W (42.860021, -94.981731). The North Raccoon River originates north of Marathon.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 659 | — |
| 1910 | 532 | −19.3% |
| 1920 | 520 | −2.3% |
| 1930 | 573 | +10.2% |
| 1940 | 597 | +4.2% |
| 1950 | 565 | −5.4% |
| 1960 | 516 | −8.7% |
| 1970 | 447 | −13.4% |
| 1980 | 442 | −1.1% |
| 1990 | 320 | −27.6% |
| 2000 | 302 | −5.6% |
| 2010 | 237 | −21.5% |
| 2020 | 230 | −3.0% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 237 people in 121 households, including 62 families, in the city. The population density was 320.3 inhabitants per square mile (123.7/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 202.7 per square mile (78.3/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5%.
Of the 121 households 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.8% were non-families. 44.6% of households were one person and 21.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.69.
The median age was 49.5 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.
Education
Marathon is within the Laurens–Marathon Community School District. It was a part of the Marathon Community School District until its consolidation into Laurens–Marathon on July 1, 1976. High school students from Laurens–Marathon have attended Pocahontas Area High School since 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Marathon (Iowa) para niños
