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Mason City

Nebraska · 149 residents (2025 est.) · 0.474 sq mi
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Mason City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
+6%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
399 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
−37%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:149 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1331631932232531990201020202024Mason City
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,255
+143%since 2000
from $12,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
−27%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$838
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(184)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score6.5%(12)
Diversity Score
6
+337%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+35.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason City, Nebraska?

Mason City, Nebraska has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason City, Nebraska earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason City, Nebraska expensive?

In Mason City, Nebraska, the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Mason City, Nebraska?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mason City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason City, Nebraska?

About 11.1% of people in Mason City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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