Mason County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,982 | — | #806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,270 | +10.8% | #476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #805 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $411,800 | +46.1% | #265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,285 | +10.5% | #437 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.7% | #1,340 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.3% of residents in Mason County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
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.