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Mason County

Washington · 65,726 residents · 959.553 sq mi
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Mason County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,565. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,100. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,726
+33%since 2000
from 49,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+14%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K44K53K62K71K1990201020202024Mason County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,565
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,586 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,112
+67%since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+35%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(42,636)
Black1.1%(562)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,361)
Asian1%(512)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(8,687)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(49,591)
Black1%(688)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(7,595)
Asian1.2%(758)
Other8.8%(5,801)
Diversity Score48.2%(31,663)
Segregation Score24.9%(16,370)
Diversity Score
48
+174%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, Washington?

Mason County, Washington has about 65,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason County, Washington earns about $60,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason County, Washington expensive?

In Mason County, Washington, the median home is worth about $249,100, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, Washington?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mason County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason County, Washington?

About 13.0% of people in Mason County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,385 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9610Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9611.02Census Tract 9613Census Tract 9612Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9604.03Census Tract 9611.01Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9400
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 98584ZIP 98528ZIP 98524ZIP 98546ZIP 98548ZIP 98588ZIP 98592ZIP 98555ZIP 98560
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