Marathon, New York Population 2024

880

Marathon is a city located in Cortland County New York. Marathon has a 2024 population of 880. Marathon is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 914 in 2020.

The average household income in Marathon is $73,168 with a poverty rate of 7.92%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Marathon is 29.1 years, 27.7 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.

Marathon Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marathon was:

  • White: 98.07%
  • Two or more races: 1.25%
  • Black or African American: 0.48%
  • Native American: 0.19%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
779.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.72% (-34)
The current population of Marathon, New York is 880 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 914.

Marathon, New York Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,01698.07%
Two or more races131.25%
Black or African American50.48%
Native American20.19%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Marathon Population by Race

Marathon Population Pyramid 2024

Marathon Median Age

29.1

Total

27.7

Male

31.8

Female

Marathon Adults

There are 720 adults, (123 of whom are seniors) in Marathon.

Marathon Age Dependency

73.5

Age Dependency Ratio

20.6

Old Age Dependency Ratio

52.9

Child Dependency Ratio

Marathon Sex Ratio

Female53551.64%
Male50148.36%

Marathon Population by Age

Marathon Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All3582.8971.228.8
Married2143.578614
Non Family981.375050
Female403.25545
Male61.50100

3.42

Average Family Size

2.89

Average Household Size

71.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Marathon Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Marathon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Marathon Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20%.

Marathon Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$40,813

Average Earnings

$44,063

Average Male

$39,038

Average Female

Marathon Earnings by Educational Attainment

Marathon Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Marathon Language

98.16% of Marathon residents speak only English, while 1.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.98% of the population.

Marathon Language

Marathon Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,013828.09%

7.92%

Overall Poverty Rate

9.18%

Male Poverty Rate

6.73%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Marathon

The race most likely to be in poverty in Marathon is White, with 8.09% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Marathon is White, with 8.09% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.16%.

Marathon Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade11.54%
High School8.95%
Bachelors or Greater8.82%
Some College0%

Marathon Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Employed3.85%
Male Employed3.27%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Marathon Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Marathon Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Marathon Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

58.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

72.5%

Male Marriage Rate

47.7%

Female Marriage Rate

Marathon Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Marathon Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Marathon Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marathon Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

73

Number of Veterans

49

Male Veterans

24

Female Veterans

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Marathon Veterans by War

count

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Marathon Veterans by Age

count

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Marathon Veterans by Race

Marathon Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

2.74%

Veteran Poverty Rate

30.14%

Veteran Disability Rate

Marathon Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

68.7%

Labor Force Participation

63.9%

Employment Rate

7%

Unemployment Rate

Marathon Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Marathon Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Marathon Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

86.58%

Born in Marathon

99.81%

Native Born

0.19%

Foreign Born

0.19%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.81% of Marathon residents were born in the United States, with 86.58% having been born in New York. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.

Marathon Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029837-9-1.06%
2028846-8-0.94%
2027854-9-1.04%
2026863-8-0.92%
2025871-9-1.02%
2024880-8-0.9%
2023888-9-1%
2022897-11-1.21%
2021908-6-0.66%
2020914556.4%
2019859-9-1.04%
2018868-2-0.23%
2017870-4-0.46%
2016874-11-1.24%
2015885-10-1.12%
2014895-4-0.44%
2013899-7-0.77%
2012906-8-0.88%
2011914-2-0.22%
201091600%

Marathon Population by Year