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 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,748 | -13.8% | #1,653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,600 | -22.1% | #1,193 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $896 | -23.0% | #1,463 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +12.2% | #1,786 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.8% of residents in Mason County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
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.