Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon County: County in Wisconsin, United States
About
Marathon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 134,063 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 135,593 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wausau. The county was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Marathon County
| Population : | 135,593 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area : | 4082 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98% |
| Named for : | Battle of Marathon |
| Altitude : | 1,335 feet / 407 meters |
| Capital : | Wausau |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:21:00 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marathon County is located at 44°53'54"N 89°45'33"W (44.8982900, -89.7590600). It has 8 neighbors: Portage County, Clark County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Shawano County, Taylor County, Waupaca County and Wood County.
Marathon County map
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The largest city of Marathon County is Kronenwetter with a population of 8,143. Other cities include, Mosinee population 2,197, Wausau population 2,157, Schofield population 2,153 and McMillan population 2,102. See all Marathon County cities & populated places.
Marathon County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marathon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kronenwetter | 8,143 | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Rib Mountain | 6,890 | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin |
| Rothschild | 5,256 | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Mosinee | 2,197 | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Wausau | 2,157 | City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin |
| Schofield | 2,153 | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| McMillan | 2,102 | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Knowlton | 2,027 | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin |
| Ringle | 1,743 | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Spencer | 1,675 | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin |
| Stratford | 1,571 | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Edgar | 1,434 | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Evergreen | 1,122 | Town in Wisconsin |
| Bevent | 1,111 | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin |
| Marathon | 1,103 | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin |
| Athens | 1,079 | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin |
- Official Website
Official website of Marathon County
Marathon County has 8 neighbours.
- Portage County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Clark County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Langlade County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Lincoln County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Shawano County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Taylor County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Waupaca County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Wood County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Wausau
Demographics
The population of Marathon County increased by 1.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 134,063 | - | census |
| 2011 | 134,339 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 134,368 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 134,884 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 135,133 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 135,314 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 135,101 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 135,452 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 135,421 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 135,692 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 135,593 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Marathon County (1)
nursing association administrator, lobbyist Julia Charlotte Thompson was born in Marathon County
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