Mason City, Illinois Population 2022
Mason City is a city located in Mason County Illinois. Mason City has a 2020 population of 2,023. Mason City is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -2.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,077 in 2010.
The average household income in Mason City is $55,937 with a poverty rate of 21.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $610 per month, and the median house value is $79,100. The median age in Mason City is 43.5 years, 42.1 years for males, and 45 years for females.
Mason City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mason Citywas:
- White: 98.76%
- Other race: 0.94%
- Black or African American: 0.30%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,313 | 98.76% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.30% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.94% |
Mason City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,080 | 2.1 | 75.6 |
| Married | 444 | 2.75 | 98.9 |
| Male | 72 | 3.36 | 80.6 |
| Female | 121 | 2.22 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 443 | 1.2 | 59.4 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 5.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 7.35% |
| High School Graduate | 618 | 36.92% |
| Some College | 392 | 23.42% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 170 | 10.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 7.29% |
Mason City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,645 | 1,426 | 292 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | |
| Black | 7 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.75%.
Mason City Language by Age
Mason City Language
97.61% of Mason City residents speak only English, while 2.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
Mason City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,243 | 460 | 20.51% |
| Other | 22 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 100.00% |
21.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.68%
Male Poverty Rate
23.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mason City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mason City is White, with 20.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mason City is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.69%.
Mason City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Mason City Married by Age and Sex
Mason City Marriage
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 35-44.
Mason City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 10.05% |
Mason City Veterans by Education
17.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.09%
Born in Mason City
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Mason City residents were born in the United States, with 83.09% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,343 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,316 | -27 | -1.15% |
| 2012 | 2,289 | -27 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 2,262 | -27 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 2,235 | -27 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 2,208 | -27 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 2,181 | -27 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 2,154 | -27 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 2,127 | -27 | -1.25% |
| 2019 | 2,100 | -27 | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 2,077 | -23 | -1.10% |
| 2021 | 2,050 | -27 | -1.30% |
| 2022 | 2,023 | -27 | -1.32% |