Marathon, Iowa
Marathon: City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Marathon is a city located in the county of Buena Vista in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 237 and a population density of 122 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 228 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Marathon
| Population : | 228 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Buena Vista County |
| Postal code : | 50565 |
| Area : | 1.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,391 feet / 424 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:59:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 117 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marathon is located at 42°51'42"N 94°58'57"W (42.8616400, -94.9824900).
Marathon map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marathon decreased by 3.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 239 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 242 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 242 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 238 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 235 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 236 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 233 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 230 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 227 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 228 | 0.44% | estimation process |
Other Places in Marathon
1 Marathon City Hall
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People born in Marathon (1)
(1927–1999) American painter, cook, food writer, editor, and memoirist Richard Olney was born in Marathon
Schools in Marathon
College & universities near Marathon, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153339 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
Post offices near Marathon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Post Office | Marathon (IA) | 50565 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Marathon , Florida city in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America with a population of 8,984 people.
- Marathon , Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,103 people.
- Marathon , New York human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America with a population of 981 people.
Other cities in Buena Vista County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buena Vista County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake | 10,438 | City in Iowa |
| Alta | 1,916 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
| Newell | 859 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Sioux Rapids | 733 | City in Iowa |
| Lakeside | 690 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
| Albert City | 665 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rembrandt | 195 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
| Linn Grove | 146 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Truesdale | 77 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
