Marathon, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Marathon. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 167.03 km2. The town has a population density of 18.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Marathon town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Marathon has a population of around 3,138 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -4.12%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
3,2733,138 --4.12%

Population By Genders

The male population of Marathon is around 1,615 while the female population is around 1,525.

Of the 3,138 total population in Marathon, the largest gender is male with around 1,615 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,6151,525 -5.57%

Population by Age Characteristics

Marathon has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 11.10% of the total population. The town median age is 43.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years170 10.50%175 11.50% 2.86%350 11.10%
55 to 59 years150 9.30%135 8.90% 10.00%280 8.90%
65 to 69 years130 8.00%105 6.90% 19.23%235 7.50%
30 to 34 years110 6.80%115 7.50% 4.35%225 7.20%
40 to 44 years105 6.50%110 7.20% 4.55%215 6.80%
35 to 39 years100 6.20%110 7.20% 9.09%210 6.70%
15 to 19 years105 6.50%80 5.20% 23.81%185 5.90%
45 to 49 years85 5.30%100 6.60% 15.00%185 5.90%
10 to 14 years95 5.90%80 5.20% 15.79%175 5.60%
5 to 9 years85 5.30%85 5.60% 0.00%170 5.40%
25 to 29 years75 4.60%90 5.90% 16.67%170 5.40%
50 to 54 years85 5.30%85 5.60% 0.00%170 5.40%
20 to 24 years95 5.90%60 3.90% 36.84%155 4.90%
0 to 4 years80 5.00%60 3.90% 25.00%135 4.30%
70 to 74 years70 4.30%60 3.90% 14.29%130 4.10%
75 to 79 years40 2.50%40 2.60% 0.00%80 2.50%
80 to 84 years25 1.50%20 1.30% 20.00%45 1.40%
Median age of the population43 42.80%44 43.60% 2.29%43 43.20%
Average age of the population42 41.60%43 42.50% 2.35%42 42.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 68.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 16.10% and 15.40%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Marathon are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Marathon by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Marathon is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Marathon is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are French, which accounts for 25.16% of the total population, followed by English (21.31%), Irish (19.55%), Scottish (19.55%), and Canadian (14.90%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Caucasian (White), First Nations (North American Indian), Ukrainian, and Ojibway.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French22.81%27.96%25.16%
English22.81%19.74%21.31%
Irish18.13%21.05%19.55%
Scottish16.56%23.03%19.55%
Canadian15.31%14.47%14.90%
German8.75%6.58%7.69%
Caucasian (White)6.25%6.58%6.25%
First Nations (North American Indian)3.75%7.24%5.45%
Ukrainian4.69%5.26%4.97%
Ojibway3.75%4.61%4.17%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,045 of Marathon's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.25% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.40%, 4.95%, and 2.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons58020.55%
1 person43015.25%
3 persons1806.40%
4 persons1404.95%
5 or more persons752.65%

Income in Marathon

Analyzing income distribution in Marathon can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Marathon is $44,800.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Marathon population or around 1,685 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 1,555 and 1,330 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Marathon's median household income is $92,000, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Marathon

This data sheds light on the distribution of Marathon residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

49.15% or most of the Marathon population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.55% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 12.45% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,0651,0902,15549.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate7407751,51534.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree40536076516.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher22532554012.45%

Employment in Marathon

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Marathon. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 4.95% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate55.43%
Unemployment rate4.95%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Marathon's population (around 77.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 85 men and 40 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 130.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8540130

Employment Industry Sectors

The Marathon industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Marathon is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Marathon has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (23%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 15%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3253523%
Retail trade10514015%
Health care and social assistance3018013%
Accommodation and food services659010%
Educational services251209%
Public administration40757%
Construction7005%
Transportation and warehousing45204%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services10252%
Manufacturing2502%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10152%
Other services (except public administration)10202%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1501%
Professional, scientific and technical services1501%
Utilities1501%
Wholesale trade1501%
Information and cultural industries001%
Finance and insurance0101%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work6155551,17580.80%
No fixed workplace address1253015510.70%
Worked at home25951208.20%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Marathon residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Marathon residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Marathon spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes59.80%
30 to 44 minutes15.40%
15 to 29 minutes14.30%
60 minutes and over5.30%
45 to 59 minutes4.90%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Marathonshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Marathon's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
61.77%
Married or living common-law
38.23%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Marathon. About 2,830 people living in the province speak English, 285 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,830
French285
English and French5
Neither English nor French5

Religion

Marathon is predominantly Christian. About 1,795 of its population is Christian (835 males and 835 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 1.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Sikh, both represent 0.8% and 0.3% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian57.4%
Hindu1.0%
Islam0.8%
Sikh0.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Jewish0.0%