| Place Name | Marathon |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50565 |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Area Code(s) | 712 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 251 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -2.95% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 93.44% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Storm Lake, IA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 4th |
| State House Districts | 11 |
| State Senate Districts | 6 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 93.44% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 6.56% |