Marathon County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 138,067

County Seat: Wausau

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Median Home Value

$205,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$76,185

Across all households

Median Age

41.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.5%
Two or More Races3.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.7%

65 Years and Over

18.6%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

6.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$76,185

Mean Household Income

$95,540

Per Capita Income

$39,970

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$205,500

Median Rent

$950/mo

Total Housing Units

60,296

Owner-Occupied

73.4%

Renter-Occupied

26.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Married Couple Households

52.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.7%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

88.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55073.