Marathon County, WI

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2021 Population

137,597

1.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.86%

10.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$67,940

7.79% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$169,200

4.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,270

1.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Marathon County, WI had a population of 138k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $67,940. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marathon County, WI grew from 135,485 to 137,597, a 1.56% increase and its median household income grew from $63,029 to $67,940, a 7.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marathon County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), White (Hispanic) (1.58%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.681%).

None of the households in Marathon County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Marathon County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marathon County, WI are Northcentral Technical College (2,435 degrees awarded in 2021) and State College of Beauty Culture Inc (35 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Marathon County, WI was $169,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Marathon County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Marathon County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Marathon County, WI borders Clark County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Portage County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, and Wood County, WI.

About the photo: Cheese Factory Farm in Marathon

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Population & Diversity

Marathon County, WI is home to a population of 138k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.86% of Marathon County, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.32k people).

In 2021, there were 16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Marathon County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.54k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.86k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Marathon County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marathon County, WI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marathon County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marathon County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 220
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.54k ± 276
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.86k ± 340

Hispanic Population

4.13k people

3% of the people in Marathon County, WI are hispanic (4.13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marathon County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

3.86%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.32k people

3.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.14k people

As of 2021, 3.86% of Marathon County, WI residents (5.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marathon County, WI was 3.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marathon County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,956 ± 330
Gulf War (2001-)
1,463 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
928 ± 176

Marathon County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marathon County, WI employs 72.3k people. The largest industries in Marathon County, WI are Manufacturing (14,701 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (12,385 people), and Retail Trade (7,827 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,522), Utilities ($75,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,093).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

72.3k

2021 Value

± 1,669

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 3.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marathon County, WI grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 71.2k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marathon County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,389 people), Management Occupations (7,474 people), and Production Occupations (7,367 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marathon County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.3k

2021 Value

± 1,669

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 3.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marathon County, WI grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 71.2k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marathon County, WI, are Manufacturing (14,701 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (12,385 people), and Retail Trade (7,827 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marathon County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Marathon County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,418

Median earning men ± $1,044

$36,365

Median earning women ± $1,112

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,289), Public Administration ($63,684), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,451).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,400), Public Administration ($40,737), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,207).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,393
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
999
Manufacturing
906
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.4M
Manufacturing
$1.56M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$766k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marathon County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.21%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.21%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Marathon County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Marathon County, WI awarded 2,470 degrees. The student population of Marathon County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,486 male students and 3,675 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marathon County, WI are White (2,083 and 84.3%), followed by Asian (131 and 5.3%), Unknown (102 and 4.13%), and Hispanic or Latino (75 and 3.04%).

The largest universities in Marathon County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northcentral Technical College (2,435 and 98.6%) and State College of Beauty Culture Inc (35 and 1.42%).

The most popular majors in Marathon County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (347 and 14%), Welding Technology (170 and 6.88%), and Psychiatric Services Technician (121 and 4.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,161 students enrolled in Marathon County, WI, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,908 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
92 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
36 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marathon County, WI was Registered Nursing with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Marathon County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northcentral Technical College
2,435 degrees awarded
State College of Beauty Culture Inc
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northcentral Technical College with 2,435 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,013 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marathon County, WI, which is 0.695 times less than the 1,457 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,083 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 131 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,384) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($339) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,973) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marathon County, WI was $169,200 in 2021, which is 0.691 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,500 to $169,200, a 4.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Marathon County, WI is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marathon County, WI have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marathon County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marathon County, WI is $67,940. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marathon County, WI was Census Tract 18 with a value of $83,750, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 13, with respective values of $82,244 and $81,004.

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marathon County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.949%.

Housing

Property

$169,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,513

$40,747

Median Property Taxes

±$1,098

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marathon County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marathon County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.5% of the housing units in Marathon County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marathon County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 18
Census Tract 15
Census Tract 13

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marathon County, WI was Census Tract 18 with a value of $83,750, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 13, with respective values of $82,244 and $81,004.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marathon County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,940

Median Household Income

± $2,110

56.2k

Number of Households

± 1,562

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.2k households in Marathon County, WI grew to $67,940 from the previous year's value of $63,029.

The following chart displays the households in Marathon County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marathon County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Worked At Home (9.09%)
Carpooled (8.6%)

In 2021, 78.9% of workers in Marathon County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.09%) and those who carpooled to work (8.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marathon County, WI have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Marathon County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marathon County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marathon County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marathon County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marathon County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.949%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marathon County, WI (10.7k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marathon County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.8% of the children was living in poverty in Marathon County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 115 in Marathon County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 28.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Marathon County, WI has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marathon County, WI see 1020 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (1042 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1343 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 483 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,020 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marathon County, WI

Primary care physicians in Marathon County, WI see an average of 1,020 patients per year. This represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (1,042 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marathon County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.99%

Uninsured

55.7%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marathon County, WI declined by 0.0625% from 5.99% to 5.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marathon County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 30 in Marathon County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marathon County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in Marathon County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marathon County, WI.

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