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Mason County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Ludington

Mason County's estimated 2025 population is 28,841 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mason County is the 50th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 28,719 and has seen a growth of 0.42% since that time.

28,841
Total Population
58
Population Density (mi²)
50
Population Rank (State)
-159 -0.55%
Annual Population Growth

Mason County Population

Mason County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Mason County includes 92.31% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,93492.31%
Two or more races1,3214.53%
Other race3501.2%
Black or African American3191.09%
Native American1270.44%
Asian1260.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Mason County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Mason County's average per capita income is $39,929. Household income levels show a median of $62,296. The poverty rate stands at 14.62%.

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$87,917$104,736
Families$80,150$95,567
Households$62,296$80,155
Non Families$34,363$48,498

$39,929

Average Income

$62,296

Median Household Income

14.62%

Poverty Rate