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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,509

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74%26,282

Asian

14%4,961

Black

5%1,786

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%1,372

Two or More

2.7%951

Other

0.4%148

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%130

High School Diploma

13.6%3,372

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%1,174

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%2,362

Associate's Degree

8%1,986

Bachelor's Degree

35%8,709

Master's Degree

18%4,487

Professional Degree

4.4%1,106

Doctorate

2.9%733

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

60.4%

Graduate+

25.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$426,200

Median Renti

$1,760

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.1%10,813

Renter-Occupied

19.9%2,689

Total Units

13,866

Homeownership

80.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%120

$50K–$100K

0.3%28

$100K–$150K

1.8%198

$150K–$200K

6.5%700

$200K–$300K

21%2,272

$300K–$500K

29.9%3,237

$500K–$1M

35.4%3,832

$1M+

3.9%426

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

177

$1,000–$1,250

475

$1,250–$1,500

145

$1,500–$2,000

796

$2,000+

900

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%152

2010–2019

15.5%2,144

2000–2009

23.1%3,198

1990–1999

28.8%3,992

1980–1989

9.8%1,358

1970–1979

10.5%1,460

1960–1969

4.6%636

1950–1959

4.2%588

1940–1949

0.8%106

1939 or earlier

1.7%232

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.3%8,136

Electricity

36.6%4,937

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%172

No Fuel

0.9%124

Other

0.4%56

Fuel Oil

0.3%45

Coal

0.2%32

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$125,401

Mean Household Incomei

$167,491

Per Capita Incomei

$64,784

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

19,161

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%329

$10K–$15K

1.2%156

$15K–$20K

1%134

$20K–$25K

1.8%245

$25K–$30K

0.6%79

$30K–$35K

1.4%192

$35K–$40K

1.2%166

$40K–$45K

1.2%164

$45K–$50K

2.2%300

$50K–$60K

6.6%897

$60K–$75K

5.7%764

$75K–$100K

11.6%1,562

$100K–$125K

12.9%1,737

$125K–$150K

8.7%1,171

$150K–$200K

13.4%1,812

$200K+

28.1%3,794

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

103

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$437/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes90% occupied$504/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 882 homes93% occupied$421/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $125,401/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

73.1%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

22.9%

Low income$63K–$100K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.3% of subsidized households are minority

6.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

79.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,356

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

18,699

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,544(5.8% of civilian adults)