Mason City Population

2010–2026

1,931

2026 projection

6.6% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Mason City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,931-251.28%
20251,956-150.76%
20241,971-170.86%
20231,988-231.14%
20222,011-190.94%
20212,030-381.84%
20202,068-552.59%
20192,123-221.03%
20182,145-261.20%
20172,171-40.18%

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Mason City Demographics

49.8median age

Median age

Female50.3 yrs
Male49.5 yrs

Adults

1,833
527 seniors · 29%1,306 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 1,111Male 48.5% · 1,048

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Mason City Income

$66,524median household income

Median household income

$66,524

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,696

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Mason City Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%50%48%
Never married29%35%24%
Divorced10%3%16%
Widowed11%10%11%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201