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County overview

Marathon County

Wisconsin - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Marathon County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Marathon County

Population
137,820
Age 65+
18.3%
Median age
41.0
Owner-occupied
72.9%
With disability
12.2%
Median home value
$194,500
Median income
$73,248
Residents 65+
25,287
How Marathon County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+10.9%
% owner-occupied
+12.5%
% with disability
-5.4%
Median household income
-2.5%
Median home value
-31%
Median age
+6.5%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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933,063 residents
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Kenosha County
168,693 residents

Aging-in-place in Marathon County

Marathon County is home to roughly 137,820 residents, of whom about 25,221 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.3%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 72.9% of homes in Marathon County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $194,500. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 12.2% of Marathon County residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.