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 176 years ago in 1849.
County Snapshot
Marathon County at a glance
Marathon County currently has 27 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
27
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
KronenwetterPopulation 8,143
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.8983,-89.7591 |
| Named for | Battle of Marathon |
| Altitude | 1,335 feet / 407 meters |
| Capital | Wausau |
| Establishment | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:44:01 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Marathon County is Kronenwetter with a population of 8,143. Other cities include, Rib Mountain population 6,890, Rothschild population 5,256, Mosinee population 2,197 and Wausau population 2,157. 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 |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 9 to 18...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Marathon County
Official Website- 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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