Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mason, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,249

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.3%6,956

Black

6.4%528

Two or More

4.8%393

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%321

Asian

0.5%38

Other

0.1%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%194

High School Diploma

20.3%1,192

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%492

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%916

Associate's Degree

9.2%538

Bachelor's Degree

24.5%1,434

Master's Degree

8.1%473

Professional Degree

2.8%167

Doctorate

1.2%69

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

36.6%

Graduate+

12.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$198,000

Median Renti

$1,164

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.7%2,342

Renter-Occupied

31.3%1,065

Total Units

3,562

Homeownership

68.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

12%282

$50K–$100K

3.3%78

$100K–$150K

19%446

$150K–$200K

16.1%378

$200K–$300K

30.2%707

$300K–$500K

14.6%342

$500K–$1M

3.5%81

$1M+

1.2%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

131

$750–$1,000

172

$1,000–$1,250

331

$1,250–$1,500

264

$1,500–$2,000

145

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%16

2010–2019

3.6%128

2000–2009

22.4%798

1990–1999

11.1%397

1980–1989

8.8%312

1970–1979

18.2%648

1960–1969

6.7%239

1950–1959

7%250

1940–1949

5.4%191

1939 or earlier

16.4%583

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.8%2,753

Electricity

17.6%600

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%22

Other

0.6%19

No Fuel

0.2%8

Wood

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,117

Mean Household Incomei

$92,902

Per Capita Incomei

$39,154

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

4,278

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%48

$10K–$15K

2.4%82

$15K–$20K

4%137

$20K–$25K

5.2%178

$25K–$30K

1.6%56

$30K–$35K

2.4%81

$35K–$40K

4.1%138

$40K–$45K

2.5%85

$45K–$50K

3.5%119

$50K–$60K

10.5%358

$60K–$75K

10.1%345

$75K–$100K

13.3%453

$100K–$125K

12.6%428

$125K–$150K

9%305

$150K–$200K

11.8%403

$200K+

5.6%191

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,085

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

535(8.1% of civilian adults)