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Mason City

Nebraska · 171 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Mason City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,688. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
171
−4%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331631932232531990201020202024Mason City
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,066
+9%since 2000
from $12,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$664
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−70.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+29%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+494%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason City, Nebraska?

Mason City, Nebraska has about 171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason City, Nebraska earns about $29,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason City, Nebraska expensive?

In Mason City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $33,500, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Mason City, Nebraska?

About 8.4% 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 33.5% 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 25 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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