Mason County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mason County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26105
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 494.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 747.35 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1242.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.957196
- Longitude
- -86.442937
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,929
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,227
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,639 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 4.5% |
| White | 26,434 | 91.4% |
| Black | 343 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,423 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 801 | 3.4% |
| White | 21,647 | 93.2% |
| Black | 262 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 131 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 373 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,207
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,320
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,077
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,749 | 91.6% |
| Black | 279 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,826
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,901 | 49.9% |
| Republican | 8,717 | 36.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,208 | 13.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,650 | 48.9% |
| Female | 12,176 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,912 | 83.6% |
| Hispanic | 792 | 3.3% |
| Black | 43 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,484
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,282 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 308 | 38.9% |
| Black | 22 | 51.2% |
| Asian | 86 | 56.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,937 | 59.5% |
| Female | 7,547 | 62.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,047 (28.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,749 (26.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,596
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $218,470
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $910
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.6%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 10.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.