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Marathon, TX
Census-designated place in Brewster County, Texas.
Population
283
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
0
Marathon and its ZIP codes
Marathon at a glance
- Marathon is 53% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Marathon, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brewster County. PPP loans are for Marathon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,520
4,529 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $689,662 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Marathon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
527
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
134
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marathon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Marathon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlpineCity | 27 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marathon, TX in?
- Marathon is in Brewster County, Texas.
- What is the population of Marathon, TX?
- About 283 people live in Marathon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marathon?
- Nearby places include Alpine (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023