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Marathon, Wisconsin
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Location of Marathon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.1 sq mi (85.6 km2) |
| • Land | 33.0 sq mi (85.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,048 |
| • Density | 31.66/sq mi (12.243/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-49075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583648 |
Marathon is a town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 1,048 people lived there. A nearby village, Marathon City, was once part of this town.
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About Marathon's Location
Marathon is a town in Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 33 square miles (85.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Marathon?
In 2000, there were 1,085 people living in Marathon. This means there were about 33 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Marathon are White. A small number of people are Native American or Asian.
Families and Age Groups
Many families live in Marathon. In 2000, about 41% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples.
The people in Marathon are of different ages:
- About 29% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Marathon was 37 years.
Income in Marathon
In 2000, the average income for a household in Marathon was $51,250 per year. For families, the average income was $57,083. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Marathon
Some well-known people have connections to Marathon:
- Joseph L. Barber was a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Jerry Dahlke was a baseball player.
- Theophilus Riesinger was a Catholic priest and writer.
- Claude Taugher played in the NFL (National Football League).
- Craig Thompson is a graphic novelist, known for creating comic books with long stories.
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