Economy & Jobs — Marathon, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,873 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 15.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 102 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.7% |
| Manufacturing | 23.7% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
