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Brewster County

Population in 2010: 430. Population change since 2000: -5.5%
Males: 200  (46.5%)
Females: 230  (53.5%)

Median resident age:  52.5 years
Texas median age:  40.8 years

Zip codes: 79842.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,573 (it was $22,273 in 2000)
Marathon:

$36,573
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,387

Marathon CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $84,643 (it was $44,000 in 2000)
Marathon:

$84,643
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $82,804; Detached houses: $98,662; Mobile homes: $41,940; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $7,777

Median gross rent in 2009: $522.

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  • White alone - 239 (55.6%)
  • Hispanic - 186 (43.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (0.5%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.5%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.2%)

Races in Marathon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Marathon: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (14.9%), United States (12.7%), Irish (9.7%), German (6.2%), French (3.5%), Italian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 4045 feet

Land area: 5.25 square miles.

Population density: 82 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Marathon:

  • High school or higher: 65.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marathon CDP:

  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

42 residents are foreign born (7.3% Latin America, 1.1% Europe).

This place:  9.2%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Marathon, Texas as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Marathon to the number of sex offenders is 470 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,357 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $392 (0.5%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (125.8 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (218.0 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (288.6 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Alpine, TX (5.2 miles ), Fort Davis, TX (6.9 miles ), Marfa, TX (6.9 miles ), Sanderson, TX (7.1 miles ), Fort Stockton, TX (7.2 miles ), West Terrell, TX (7.3 miles ), Balmorhea, TX (7.8 miles ), Study Butte-Terlingua, TX (8.0 miles ).

Latitude: 30.21 N, Longitude: 103.24 W

Area code: 432

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.9%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (21%)
  • Manufacturing (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (48%)
  • Retail trade (23%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Construction laborers (7%)
  • Religious workers (6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Top executives (5%)

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Average climate in Marathon, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Marathon-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1987, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 60.7 miles away from the Marathon place center killed 30 people and injured 121 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 56.7 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marathon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 8.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/15/1995 at 14:33:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 6.5 miles away from Marathon center
On 4/15/1998 at 10:33:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 3.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/1995 at 17:45:59, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 9.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/1/1995 at 01:06:15, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 9.0 miles away from Marathon center
On 4/14/1995 at 02:19:38, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 9.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Brewster County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Marathon:

  • BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; ALPINE, TX)
  • PECOS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 52 miles away; FORT STOCKTON, TX)
  • REEVES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 88 miles away; PECOS, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Marathon, TX

Airports located in Marathon:


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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marathon:

  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 129 miles; Odessa, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,108)
  • Angelo State University (about 186 miles; San Angelo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,118)
  • El Paso Community College (about 214 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 10,943)
  • Southwest Texas Junior College (about 221 miles; Uvalde, TX; FT enrollment: 2,240)
  • The University of Texas at El Paso (about 222 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 12,687)
  • South Plains College (about 239 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 4,679)
  • Texas Tech University (about 248 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 25,860)

Public high school in Marathon:

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Notable locations in Marathon: Hatch Ranch (A), Marathon Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Brewster County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 24.9%
(11.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 37.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 30.9% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.3 people
Texas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  62.6%
Whole state:  70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  6.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marathon, TX


Marathon compared to Texas state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Marathon (2011 data):

  • TransPecos Banks: Transpecos Banks - Marathon at 109 Highway 90, branch established on 2001/04/09. Info updated 2012/03/19: Bank assets: $153.5 mil, Deposits: $139.5 mil, headquarters in Pecos, TX, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Transpecos Financial Corp.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (68%)
  • Electricity (30%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Brewster County Texas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Brewster County Texas:
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Religion statistics for Marathon (based on Brewster County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 57.00%
Here57.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents50.2%27.1%8.5%2.8%2.6%
Congregations14.3%28.6%9.5%9.5%4.8%
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Episcopal ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents2.4%2.1%1.4%1.1%1.7%
Congregations4.8%4.8%9.5%4.8%9.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Brewster County:

6.49 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Brewster County:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

12.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.0%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Brewster County:

25.0%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.8%
State:

15.7%

11.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,827 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.54%
Texas average:

8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Presidio County, TX  1.14% ($33,743 average AGI)
from Ector County, TX  0.56% ($15,706)
from Travis County, TX  0.46% ($17,643)


12.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,507 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.00%
Texas average:

7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Midland County, TX  1.20% ($25,676 average AGI)
to Presidio County, TX  0.62% ($26,632)
to El Paso County, TX  0.55% ($27,353)

Strongest AM radio stations in Marathon:

  • KVLF (1240 AM; 1 kW; ALPINE, TX; Owner: BIG BEND BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KLBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; MONAHANS, TX; Owner: SANDSHILLS COMMUNICATION, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marathon:

  • KALP (92.7 FM; ALPINE, TX; Owner: RIO GRANDE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Marathon)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1/8 Mi N Of Us90 On East St 1/4 Mi W Of Us 385 Int (Lat: 30.209056 Lon: -103.237111), Call Sign: KZB283, Licensee ID: L00003043
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.0200 MHz, 47.0600 MHz, 47.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2004, Expiration Date: 04/28/2014
    Registrant: State Of; Texas Dept. Of Transportation Texas, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701-2483, Phone: (512) 506-5141, Fax: (512) 506-5135, Email:
  • MARATHON FX1, East Street 161 Km N Us90 (Lat: 30.207667 Lon: -103.242389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 14 m, Call Sign: WPMZ998, Licensee ID: L00003043
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.6800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2004, Expiration Date: 04/16/2014, Certifier: Richard Herndon
    Registrant: State Of; Texas Dept. Of Transportation Texas, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701-2483, Phone: (512) 506-5141, Fax: (512) 506-5135, Email:
  • Lat: 30.210222 Lon: -130.243361, Call Sign: WPYW540, Licensee ID: L00731226
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/2003, Expiration Date: 11/17/2013, Certifier: Deborah Dannelley
    Registrant: Marathon Independent School District

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB5LMB, Licensee ID: L00636584
    Grant Date: 02/10/2003, Expiration Date: 05/11/2013
    Registrant: Susan M Roberts, Marathon, TX 79842

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: PETIT RICHARD A VP 1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 256RP , Serial Number: RP001, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Guilford Jones, Po Box 456, Marathon, TX 79842
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-4A (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING VO-540 SERIES (310 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
    N-Number: 7162M , Serial Number: 7569, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 06/17/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Eric M Stovall, Po Box 116, Marathon, TX 79842
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7466T , Serial Number: 47066, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/1959
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Hugh G Hughett, Po Box 237, Marathon, TX 79842, Other Owners: Lyndell J Shackelford
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310L (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 826L , Serial Number: 310L-0011, Year manufactured: 1966
    Registrant (Partnership): Twinco, Box 445, Marathon, TX 79842
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9042C , Serial Number: 31090, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 09/02/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Eric M Stovall, Po Box 116, Marathon, TX 79842
  • Aircraft: PICARD ROY J RV-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 945RV , Serial Number: 945, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 09/25/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Guilford Jones, Po Box 456, Marathon, TX 79842


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 2


Most common first names in Marathon, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Maria786.7 years
Pedro570.2 years
James478.6 years
Sam479.1 years
William479.0 years
George381.0 years
Guadalupe382.7 years
Jesse371.6 years
Jose374.0 years
Mary382.0 years
Most common last names in Marathon, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Garcia1082.0 years
Aguilar879.2 years
Roberts677.5 years
Celaya586.6 years
Adams473.5 years
Hernandez482.5 years
Martin475.0 years
Cordova471.5 years
Briseno375.6 years
Acosta379.0 years

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