Mason County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,745 | — | #2,302 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,845 | -16.4% | #1,817 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $103,400 | -63.3% | #2,943 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $802 | -31.0% | #2,079 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.7% | #1,920 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mason County has a population of 12,745, making it the #2,302 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mason County is $62,845, ranking #1,817 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Mason County is $103,400 (-63.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $802/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.
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96.1% of residents in Mason County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Mason County, Illinois
Mason County, Illinois has a total population of 12,745, making it the 2,302nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mason County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mason County is $62,845, which ranks #1,817 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Mason County is $103,400, 63.3% below the national median. Renters in Mason County pay a median gross rent of $802 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mason County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Mason County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Mason County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.