Mason County, Michigan

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 29,177

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    Mason County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 29,177. The median household income is $62,296, near the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6%, median home value is $199,300, and 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    29,177

    2023 estimate

    Rank #1493 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $62,296

    Household

    Rank #1699 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $199,300

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #1243 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    25.0%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #1145 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    49.7%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    1.5%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    2.8%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    6.8%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Michigan
    $64,304
    Mason County
    $62,296

    3% below Michigan avg·4% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Michigan
    13.2%
    Mason County
    14.6%

    11% below Michigan avg·2% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Michigan
    55.3%
    Mason County
    54.2%

    2% below Michigan avg·6% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $34,751

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    14.6%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    54.2%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Michigan
    $182,224
    Mason County
    $199,300

    9% above Michigan avg·5% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Michigan
    $873
    Mason County
    $840

    4% below Michigan avg·10% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Michigan
    79.9%
    Mason County
    78.1%

    2% below Michigan avg·7% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Michigan
    23.3%
    Mason County
    24.1%

    4% below Michigan avg·2% below national avg

    Housing Units

    17,499

    Households

    12,426

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.3

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,320

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    84.1%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    20 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Michigan
    24.8%
    Mason County
    25.0%

    1% above Michigan avg·4% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Michigan
    92.0%
    Mason County
    93.4%

    2% above Michigan avg·5% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    11.4%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    8.0%

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