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Mason City

Illinois · 2,343 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Mason City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,284. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,343
−8%since 2000
from 2,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,313 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mason City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,284
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,646
+7%since 2000
from $18,411 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,529)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,295)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(89)
Diversity Score
4
+96%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason City, Illinois?

Mason City, Illinois has about 2,343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mason City, Illinois?

The typical household in Mason City, Illinois earns about $32,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason City, Illinois expensive?

In Mason City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Mason City, Illinois?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mason City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason City, Illinois?

About 26.2% of people in Mason City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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