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 : 17:34:10 (10th October 2024)
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

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

Marathon zip code is 50565. County name: Buena Vista, County fips: 19021

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