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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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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%

Mason County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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