Mason County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 29,207 #1,497 / 3,222
54th
Median Household Income $64,748 -13.8% #1,653 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 47.3 years +21.6% #427 / 3,222
87th
Median Home Value $219,600 -22.1% #1,193 / 3,222
63th
Median Gross Rent $896 -23.0% #1,463 / 3,222
55th
Poverty Rate 14.1% +12.2% #1,786 / 3,222
45th

Demographics

Mason County has a population of 29,207, making it the #1,497 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Mason County is $64,748, ranking #1,653 out of 3,222 counties — 13.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$64,748 −13.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,653 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,554 −9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,173 of 3,222
64th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.1% +12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,786 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,701 of 3,222
47th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.6% −21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,045 of 3,222
68th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.0 min −23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,702 of 3,222
16th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Mason County is $219,600 (-22.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $896/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.

Median Home Value
$219,600 −22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,193 of 3,222
63th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$896 −23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,463 of 3,222
55th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.3% +21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #911 of 3,222
72th percentile
78.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Mason County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #754 of 3,222
77th percentile

About Mason County, Michigan

Mason County, Michigan has a total population of 29,207, making it the 1,497th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mason County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Mason County is $64,748, which ranks #1,653 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Mason County is $219,600, 22.1% below the national median. Renters in Mason County pay a median gross rent of $896 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Mason County, 26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.0 min.

Mason County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).

All data for Mason County, Michigan 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.