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Mason County

Michigan · 29,052 residents · 494.969 sq mi
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Mason County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
29,052
+3%since 2000
from 28,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+18%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K30K1990201020202024Mason County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,568
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,704 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,102
+64%since 2000
from $17,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(26,576)
Black0.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino3%(852)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(2,789)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(25,944)
Black0.6%(167)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,290)
Asian0.5%(154)
Other2.5%(734)
Diversity Score19.5%(5,668)
Segregation Score22%(6,386)
Diversity Score
20
+98%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, Michigan?

Mason County, Michigan has about 29,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason County, Michigan earns about $51,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason County, Michigan expensive?

In Mason County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $151,400, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, Michigan?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mason County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason County, Michigan?

About 14.7% of people in Mason County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,515 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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