Mason township is located in Ingham County Michigan. Mason township has a 2024 population of 758. Mason township is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 748 in 2020.
The average household income in Mason township is $59,460 with a poverty rate of 15.87%. The median age in Mason township is 51.3 years: 49.8 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mason township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 884 | 96.09% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 393 | 2.34 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 178 | 2.75 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
| Non Family | 138 | 1.51 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Male | 47 | 2.72 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 30 | 3.13 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 17.2% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 5.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.67% |
| High School Graduate | 264 | 40.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 4.57% |
| Some College | 134 | 20.4% |
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 | 624 | 487 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,604 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,792 | $0 | $28,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $31,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,333 | $50,125 | $29,500 |
| Some College | $42,222 | $57,250 | $0 |
$38,333
Average Earnings
$50,125
Average Male
$29,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.61% of Mason township residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 859 | 128 | 14.9% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 12 | 31.58% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
15.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.76%
Male Poverty Rate
24.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mason township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mason township is White, with 14.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| Some College | 18.63% |
| High School | 4.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Employed | 15% |
| Male Employed | 3.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,302 | $67,247 |
| Households | $49,528 | $59,460 |
| Married Families | $64,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,727 | $44,552 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 8.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
90.98%
Born in Mason township
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.91% of Mason township residents were born in the United States, with 90.98% having been born in Michigan. 1.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 763 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 762 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 761 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 760 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 759 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 758 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 757 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 756 | 7 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 749 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 748 | -65 | -8% |
| 2019 | 813 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 818 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 815 | -6 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 821 | -9 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 830 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 830 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 836 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 841 | -7 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 848 | -13 | -1.51% |
| 2010 | 861 | 0 | 0% |