Mason County, WA

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    2024 Population
    67,982
    US Senator
    Patty Murray
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Maria Cantwell
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.7
    0.223% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.3%
    2.74% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,270
    6.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $411,800
    9.11% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    25,856
    0.71% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Mason County, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.5% of the residents in Mason County, WA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Mason County, WA was $411,800, and the homeownership rate was 82.3%.

    Most people in Mason County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Mason County, WA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Mason County, WA is home to a population of 68k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.82% of Mason County, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.64k people).

    In 2024, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.9k people) in Mason County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.35k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 4.25k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.5% of Mason County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mason County, WA was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mason County, WA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      50.9k ± 487
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.35k ± 384
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      4.25k ± 632
    12.8%
    Hispanic Population
    8.69k people

    In 2024, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.9k people) in Mason County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.35k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 4.25k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.8% of the people in Mason County, WA are hispanic (8.69k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mason County, WA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      247,954 ± 12,030 people
    2. India
      116,227 ± 8,308 people
    3. China
      94,449 ± 7,500 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,954 Washington residents, followed by India with 116,227 and China with 94,449.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.82%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.64k people
    6.83%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.57k people

    As of 2024, 6.82% of Mason County, WA residents (4.64k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mason County, WA was 6.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,731 ± 362
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,514 ± 303
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,452 ± 327

    Mason County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.3% of the population of Mason County, WA has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 2.25% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mason County, WA see 3,756 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,756 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2727 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 358 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,756 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mason County, WA

    Primary care physicians in Mason County, WA see an average of 3,756 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,756 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mason County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.66%
    Uninsured
    37.9%
    Employer Coverage
    20.7%
    Medicaid
    16.3%
    Medicare
    16.2%
    Non-Group
    2.25%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mason County, WA declined by 6.98% from 7.16% to 6.66%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mason County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.74 in Mason County, WA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.7% in Mason County, WA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.5% in Mason County, WA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Mason County, WA employs 25.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mason County, WA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,233 people), Public Administration (3,037 people), and Construction (2,571 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($84,042), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,771), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,516).

    Employment

    Occupations

    25.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,274
    −0.71%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.12%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mason County, WA declined at a rate of −0.71%, from 26k employees to 25.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mason County, WA, are Management Occupations (2,816 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,538 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,005 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mason County, WA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    25.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,274
    −0.71%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.12%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mason County, WA declined at a rate of −0.71%, from 26k employees to 25.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mason County, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,233 people), Public Administration (3,037 people), and Construction (2,571 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mason County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Mason County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $66,947
    Median earning men ± $3,410
    $43,750
    Median earning women ± $3,154

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,821), Public Administration ($84,722), and Information ($80,096).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,250), Public Administration ($71,758), and Manufacturing ($65,540).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.62%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 172
      Construction
    2. 69
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 57
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $110k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $83.6k
      Retail Trade
    3. $60.6k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Mason County, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (57.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (39%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Washington

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    Patty Murray
    Senator from Washington3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1993
    Maria Cantwell
    Senator from Washington1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2001

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Mason County, WA was $411,800 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $377,400 to $411,800, a 9.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Mason County, WA is 82.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mason County, WA have an average commute time of 36.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mason County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mason County, WA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.468%.

    Housing

    Property

    $411,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,841
    $21,426
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,065

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mason County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    82.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82.3% of the housing units in Mason County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mason County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,270
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,720
    26k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,224

    In 2024, the median household income of the 26k households in Mason County, WA grew to $83,270 from the previous year's value of $78,359.

    The following chart displays the households in Mason County, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Mason County, WA is from Washington.
    0.469
    2024 Wage GINI in Washington
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Washington

    In 2024, the income inequality in Washington was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0979% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.5%)
    3. Carpooled (11.7%)

    In 2024, 70.9% of workers in Mason County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (11.7%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    36.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mason County, WA have a longer commute time (36.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 7.07% of the workforce in Mason County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Mason County, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Mason County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mason County, WA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mason County, WA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.468%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mason County, WA (8.1k out of 66.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mason County, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Mason County, WA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 220 in Mason County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 87.7% per 100,000 population.

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