Mason County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 67,982 #806 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $83,270 +10.8% #476 / 3,222
85th
Median Age 44.7 years +14.9% #805 / 3,222
75th
Median Home Value $411,800 +46.1% #265 / 3,222
92th
Median Gross Rent $1,285 +10.5% #437 / 3,222
86th
Poverty Rate 12.3% -2.7% #1,340 / 3,222
58th

Demographics

Mason County has a population of 67,982, making it the #806 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.0%
Native Born
7.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Mason County is $83,270, ranking #476 out of 3,222 counties — 10.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.

Median Household Income
$83,270 +10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #476 of 3,222
85th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,551 −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #880 of 3,222
73th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.3% −2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,340 of 3,222
58th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.5% +23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,702 of 3,222
16th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9% −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,672 of 3,222
48th percentile
Mean Commute Time
38.3 min +38.7% vs nat'l
Rank #113 of 3,222
97th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Mason County is $411,800 (+46.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,285/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.3%.

Median Home Value
$411,800 +46.1% vs nat'l
Rank #265 of 3,222
92th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,285 +10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #437 of 3,222
86th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.3% +27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #319 of 3,222
90th percentile
82.3% Homeownership

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Health

93.3% of residents in Mason County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.

93.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.3% +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,288 of 3,222
60th percentile

About Mason County, Washington

Mason County, Washington has a total population of 67,982, making it the 806th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mason County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Mason County is $83,270, which ranks #476 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.

The median home value in Mason County is $411,800, 46.1% above the national median. Renters in Mason County pay a median gross rent of $1,285 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Mason County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.3 min.

Mason County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%) and Two or More Races (7.7%).

All data for Mason County, Washington 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.