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Mason

Tennessee · 1,337 residents · 1.981 sq mi
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Mason has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,500. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,000. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,337
+23%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+18%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2296551K2K2K1990201020202024Mason
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,133
−16%since 2000
from $15,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(423)
Black51%(555)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(57)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(748)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(350)
Black68.4%(914)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(44)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.8%(24)
Diversity Score57.5%(769)
Diversity Score
58
−16%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason, Tennessee?

Mason, Tennessee has about 1,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mason, Tennessee?

The typical household in Mason, Tennessee earns about $35,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason, Tennessee expensive?

In Mason, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Mason, Tennessee?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mason, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason, Tennessee?

About 31.5% of people in Mason, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 966 residents, a change of about 260 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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