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Mason

County:
Ingham County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.11
State:
Michigan

Mason is a city located in Ingham County, Michigan. Mason has a 2026 population of 8,334. It is also the county seat of Ingham County. Mason is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,273 in 2020.

The median household income in Mason is $79,117 with a poverty rate of 5.33%. The median age in Mason is 40.7 years: 35.8 years for males, and 44.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.9 males.

8.3K
Total Population
1,631
Density (mi²)
10 0.12%
Growth

Mason Population

Mason Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,334100.12%
20258,324100.12%
20248,314710.86%
20238,243260.32%
20228,217-22-0.27%
20218,239-44-0.53%
20208,273-164-1.94%
20198,43720.02%
20188,435-29-0.34%
20178,464-21-0.25%
20168,485-10-0.12%
20158,4951011.2%
20148,394340.41%
20138,360400.48%
20128,320230.28%
20118,297340.41%
20108,263110.13%
20006,714-54-0.8%
19906,76874912.44%
19806,01955110.08%
19705,46894620.92%
19604,5221,00828.69%
19503,51464722.57%
19402,86729211.34%
19302,57500%

Median Age

Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 35.8 years

Mason Adults

There are 6,577 adults, (1,599 of whom are seniors) in Mason.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,046 (49%)
Male: 4,203 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mason includes 85.94% White, 6.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,08985.94%
Black or African American5286.4%
Two or more races4765.77%
Other race871.05%
Asian380.46%
Native American310.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1331.61%
Two or more races831.01%
Other race790.96%
Native American260.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,95684.33%
Black or African American5286.4%
Two or more races3934.76%
Asian380.46%
Other race80.1%
Native American50.06%

Mason Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mason 's average per capita income is $49,453. Household income levels show a median of $79,117. The poverty rate stands at 5.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$116,686-
Families$100,952$113,962
Households$79,117$92,902
Non Families$44,107$55,087

$49,453

Average Income

$79,117

Median Household Income

5.33%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)