Marathon County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 135,593 inhabitants. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850. Its county seat is Wausau.
There are 27 city/town in Marathon County, WI. The largest city of Marathon County is Kronenwetter with a population of 8,143. Other cities include, Rib Mountain population 6,890, Rothschild population 5,256, Mosinee population 2,197, Wausau population 2,157
Situated in the center of Wisconsin, Marathon County contains a mix of thriving urban areas and cozy rural towns. The largest city and county seat is Wausau, home to around 40,000 residents. Wausau serves as an economic and cultural hub for the region, with a vibrant downtown, arts scene, and major employers.
Some of the other notable cities and towns in Marathon County include Schofield, Weston, Rothschild, Athens, Edgar, Stratford, and Spencer. Schofield and Weston act as suburban residential communities, while Rothschild contains shopping centers and industrial parks. Further west, Athens, Edgar, and Stratford provide small town living at a leisurely pace. And Spencer lies on the shores of Lake DuBay.
Beyond these incorporated places, Marathon County includes a patchwork of quiet countryside dotted with tiny farming towns like Elderon, Hatley, and Unity. The county also contains portions of the Marathon County Forest, known for recreational opportunities.
With its blend of urban conveniences and rural charm, the cities, towns, and villages of Marathon County cater to a range of lifestyles. This post explores the unique highlights and community spirit found throughout Marathon County
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marathon County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Abbotsford | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 638 |
Athens | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 1,079 |
Bevent | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 1,111 |
Edgar | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States | 1,434 |
Elderon | Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 637 |
Evergreen | Town in Wisconsin | 1,122 |
Fenwood | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 156 |
Hamburg | Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 1,004 |
Hatley | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 603 |
Johnson | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 953 |
Knowlton | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 2,027 |
Kronenwetter | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 8,143 |
Maine | Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States | 895 |
Marathon | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 1,103 |
McMillan | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 2,102 |
Mosinee | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States | 2,197 |
Norrie | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 997 |
Rib Falls | Human settlement in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 1,020 |
Rib Mountain | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 6,890 |
Ringle | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 1,743 |
Rothschild | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States | 5,256 |
Schofield | City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 2,153 |
Spencer | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 1,675 |
Stratford | Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States | 1,571 |
Unity | Village in Clark and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin | 545 |
Wausau | City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin | 2,157 |
Wien | Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin | 874 |