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Mason County

Illinois · 13,086 residents · 539.352 sq mi
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Mason County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,883. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,952 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
13,086
−18%since 2000
from 16,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+17%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K16K17K1990201020202024Mason County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,883
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,985 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,144
+74%since 2000
from $17,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(15,799)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(80)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(328)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(12,339)
Black0.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(184)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other1.8%(231)
Diversity Score9.3%(1,217)
Segregation Score16.6%(2,166)
Diversity Score
9
+355%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, Illinois?

Mason County, Illinois has about 13,086 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mason County, Illinois?

The typical household in Mason County, Illinois earns about $50,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason County, Illinois expensive?

In Mason County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, Illinois?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mason County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason County, Illinois?

About 15.5% of people in Mason County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,183 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9565Census Tract 9563Census Tract 9568Census Tract 9567Census Tract 9564Census Tract 9566
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 62644ZIP 62664ZIP 62682ZIP 62633ZIP 62655ZIP 62617ZIP 61567ZIP 61532
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