Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Marathon, Texas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 17 | 29 years |
| Other accommodation | 9 | 41 years |
Marathon, Texas Facts
| Area | 5.2 mi² |
| Population | 411 |
| Male Population | 191 (46.6%) |
| Female Population | 220 (53.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +185.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.7% |
| Median Age | 52 years (Male: 50.8, Female: 53) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $58,427 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 432 |
| Neighborhoods | Marathon, Abilene Heights Area |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.20517, -103.24462 |
| Zip Codes | 79842 |
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Marathon, Texas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 144 | 272 | 408 | 435 | 411 | 401 | 412 |
| Population Density | 27.6 / mi² | 52.2 / mi² | 78.3 / mi² | 83.5 / mi² | 78.9 / mi² | 76.9 / mi² | 79 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMarathon, Texas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon, Texas | +185.4% | +51.1% | +0.7% |
| Texas | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Marathon, Texas Median Age
Median Age: 52 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon, Texas | 52 yrs | 53 yrs | 50.8 yrs |
| Texas | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Marathon, Texas Population Density
Population Density: 78.9 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon, Texas | 411 | 5.21 sq mi | 78.9 / mi² |
| Texas | 27.5 million | 268,596.2 sq mi | 103 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Marathon, Texas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Marathon, Texas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Marathon, Texas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Marathon, Texas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,949 | $40,074 | $40,764 | $43,864 | $59,177 | $57,794 | $54,504 | $58,427 |
| Total GDP | $2.5M | $2.9M | $3M | $3.2M | $4.5M | $4.4M | $3.9M | $4.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Marathon, Texas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon, Texas | 6,297 tn | 15.32 tn | 1,208.1 tons/mi² |
| Texas | 488,896,034 tn | 17.76 tn | 1,820.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Marathon, Texas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,297 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,208.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/19 | 10:53 AM | 3.1 | 99.6 km | 5,000 m | 42km SSE of Pecos, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/19 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 98.8 km | 5,000 m | 41km WNW of Fort Stockton, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/18 | 2:43 PM | 3.1 | 94.9 km | 5,000 m | 43km SSE of Pecos, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/18 | 3:56 AM | 3.1 | 86.2 km | 7,270 m | 51km S of Pecos, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 5:27 AM | 3 | 93.2 km | 1,190 m | 44km SSE of Pecos, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/16 | 12:51 PM | 3 | 96.1 km | 5,000 m | 42km SSE of Pecos, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/15 | 8:49 PM | 3 | 93.5 km | 5,000 m | 31km WNW of Fort Stockton, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/15 | 10:15 PM | 3.1 | 93.9 km | 5,000 m | 34km WNW of Fort Stockton, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/12 | 6:21 PM | 3.6 | 18 km | 5,000 m | western Texas | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/11 | 6:25 PM | 3.3 | 11.7 km | 5,000 m | western Texas | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Marathon, Texas
Marathon (/ˈmɛərəθən/ MAIR-ə-thən) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brewster County, Texas, United States. The population was 470 in 2007, after growing from 455 in 2000, but had decreased to 430 by 2010.
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