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Mazon

Illinois · 979 residents · 0.602 sq mi
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Mazon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,966. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,300. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
979
+8%since 2000
from 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,626 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
−3%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7139071K1K1K1990201020202024Mazon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,966
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,776
+50%since 2000
from $21,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(858)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(884)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(51)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score14.4%(141)
Diversity Score
14
+76%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mazon, Illinois?

Mazon, Illinois has about 979 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mazon, Illinois?

The typical household in Mazon, Illinois earns about $60,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mazon, Illinois expensive?

In Mazon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $164,300, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Mazon, Illinois?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mazon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mazon, Illinois?

About 4.7% of people in Mazon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mazon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mazon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 201 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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