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Mason City

Nebraska · 151 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 $37,222. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $44,500. Households here earn about 41% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−15%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
−2%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331631932232531990201020202024Mason City
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,222
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,877
+140%since 2000
from $12,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$555
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(145)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(3)
Diversity Score10.8%(16)
Diversity Score
11
+631%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason City, Nebraska?

Mason City, Nebraska has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason City, Nebraska earns about $37,222 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 $44,500, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Mason City, Nebraska?

About 24.3% 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 9.8% 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 5 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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