Marathon
Census-designated place in Brewster County, Texas
Marathon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Brewster County, Texas, with 410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,055 ft (1,236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alpine, 27.4 miles W.
- 410residents (2020 Census)
- 4,055 ftelevation · 1,236 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 78 / sq mipopulation density
About Marathon
Marathon () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brewster County, Texas, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census, down from 430 in 2010, 470 in 2007, and 455 in 2000.
As of 2012, Marathon services tourists traveling to Big Bend National Park.
The Marathon Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6), holds meetings quarterly.
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Living in Marathon
- Median household income
- $45,635
- Median home value
- $240,000
- Median age
- 56.5
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Marathon had 410 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 410 |
|---|---|
| Density | 78 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marathon at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brewster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 410 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.26 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,055 ft (1,236 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2209° N, 103.2366° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4846572 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marathon
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Frequently asked questions about Marathon
What county is Marathon in?
Marathon is in Brewster County, Texas.
What is the population of Marathon, TX?
410 people lived in Marathon at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Marathon?
4,055 feet (1,236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marathon?
Alpine (27.4 mi), Fort Davis (46.4 mi), Marfa (47.5 mi).
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