Marathon, Texas
Quick Statistics
Marathon is a community in Brewster County, Texas, home to about 283 people spread across 5.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $45,212 a year, and a typical home is worth about $240,000. About 52.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 80.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 34 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Marathon ranks number 1,465 of 1,795 in population, number 1,298 in median household income, number 493 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Marathon typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alpine, TX | 27.4 mi. | 6,014 |
| 2. | Fort Davis, TX | 46.4 mi. | 879 |
| 3. | Marfa, TX | 47.5 mi. | 2,482 |
| 4. | Sanderson, TX | 49.7 mi. | 643 |
| 5. | Fort Stockton, TX | 50.9 mi. | 8,278 |
| 6. | Balmorhea, TX | 60.7 mi. | 456 |
| 7. | Study Butte, TX | 63.9 mi. | 114 |
| 8. | Terlingua, TX | 67.8 mi. | 178 |
What is the population of Marathon, Texas?
Marathon has a population of about 283 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Marathon, Texas in?
Marathon is located in Brewster County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Marathon, Texas?
The median home value in Marathon is about $240,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Marathon, Texas?
The median personal income in Marathon is about $45,212 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Marathon, Texas?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Brewster County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Marathon, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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