Mason township is located in Effingham County Illinois. Mason township has a 2024 population of 1,240. Mason township is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,268 in 2020.
The average household income in Mason township is $72,486 with a poverty rate of 14.52%. The median age in Mason township is 38.4 years: 41.5 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mason township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,586 | 93.62% |
| Other race | 64 | 3.78% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 17 | 1% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 711 | 2.38 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 420 | 2.74 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.54 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 64 | 2.5 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 38 | 2.37 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 12.99% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 7.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 6.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.62% |
| High School Graduate | 601 | 51.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 204 | 17.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,103 | 961 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| Other Race | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,250 | $0 | $58,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,104 | $51,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $30,492 | $16,302 |
| Overall | $34,864 | $46,298 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $39,250 | $55,625 | $33,843 |
$34,864
Average Earnings
$46,298
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Mason township residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,569 | 207 | 13.19% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 33 | 43.42% |
| Other | 64 | 31 | 48.44% |
| Multiple | 24 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Native | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
14.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.3%
Male Poverty Rate
13.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mason township is Other, with 48.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mason township is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.54% |
| Some College | 11.56% |
| High School | 6.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Female Employed | 7.59% |
| Male Employed | 5.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,538 | $79,965 |
| Households | $66,719 | $72,486 |
| Married Families | $73,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,464 | $49,085 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
135
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 10.57% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.54%
Born in Mason township
99.11%
Native Born
0.89%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
99.11% of Mason township residents were born in the United States, with 85.54% having been born in Illinois. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,225 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 1,228 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 1,231 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 1,234 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 1,237 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 1,240 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 1,243 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,246 | -11 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 1,257 | -11 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 1,268 | -54 | -4.08% |
| 2019 | 1,322 | -9 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 1,331 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 1,334 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,337 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 1,344 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,340 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 1,350 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 1,352 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 1,355 | -9 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 1,364 | 0 | 0% |