Mason County, WA

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2023 Population

66,968

1.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

44.8

0.665% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.6%

2.65% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$78,359

5.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$377,400

10.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

26,041

0.386% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Mason County, WA had a population of 67k people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $78,359. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mason County, WA grew from 66,053 to 66,968, a 1.39% increase and its median household income grew from $74,388 to $78,359, a 5.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mason County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (6.29%), Other (Hispanic) (5.92%), White (Hispanic) (2.56%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.88%).

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.

95.4% of the residents in Mason County, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Mason County, WA was $377,400, and the homeownership rate was 81.1%.

Most people in Mason County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mason County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Mason County, WA borders Grays Harbor County, WA, Jefferson County, WA, Kitsap County, WA, Pierce County, WA, and Thurston County, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Mason County, WA is home to a population of 67k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.83% of Mason County, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.57k people).

In 2023, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.7k people) in Mason County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.22k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.96k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2023 Citizenship

95.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.4% of Mason County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mason County, WA was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mason County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mason County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.7k ± 536
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.22k ± 352
Other (Hispanic)
3.96k ± 700

12.1%

Hispanic Population

8.13k people

12.1% of the people in Mason County, WA are hispanic (8.13k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
248,556 ± 12,042 people
India
107,324 ± 7,987 people
China
89,838 ± 7,316 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 248,556 Washington residents, followed by India with 107,324 and China with 89,838.

Foreign-Born Population

6.83%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.57k people

6.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.23k people

As of 2023, 6.83% of Mason County, WA residents (4.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mason County, WA was 6.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mason County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,012 ± 336
Gulf War (1990s)
1,345 ± 349
Gulf War (2001-)
1,268 ± 326

Mason County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mason County, WA employs 26k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Mason County, WA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,168 people), Public Administration (2,830 people), and Manufacturing (2,542 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,070), Public Administration ($74,241), and Finance & Insurance ($71,827).

Employment

Occupations

26k

2023 Value

± 1,321

−0.386%

1 Year decline

± 7.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mason County, WA declined at a rate of −0.386%, from 26.1k employees to 26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mason County, WA, are Management Occupations (2,727 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,579 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,300 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mason County, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

26k

2023 Value

± 1,321

−0.386%

1 Year decline

± 7.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mason County, WA declined at a rate of −0.386%, from 26.1k employees to 26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mason County, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,168 people), Public Administration (2,830 people), and Manufacturing (2,542 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,384

Median earning men ± $4,359

$40,882

Median earning women ± $2,910

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,125), Information ($81,736), and Public Administration ($81,370).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,477), Public Administration ($70,161), and Information ($68,023).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

172
Construction
69
Other Services (except Public Administration)
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.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$110k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$83.6k
Retail Trade
$60.6k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mason County, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.06% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.42M), Some college (1.37M), and Bachelors Degree (1.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mason County, WA was $377,400 in 2023, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $340,300 to $377,400, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Mason County, WA is 81.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Mason County, WA have an average commute time of 36.4 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.

Median household income in Mason County, WA is $78,359. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mason County, WA was Census Tract 9610, Mason County, WA with a value of $102,083, followed by Census Tract 9605, Mason County, WA and Census Tract 9612, Mason County, WA, with respective values of $95,806 and $93,578.

In 2024, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mason County, WA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.894%.

Housing

Property

$377,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,741

$20,582

Median Property Taxes

±$1,088

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mason County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.1% of the housing units in Mason County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9610, Mason County, WA
Census Tract 9605, Mason County, WA
Census Tract 9612, Mason County, WA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mason County, WA was Census Tract 9610, Mason County, WA with a value of $102,083, followed by Census Tract 9605, Mason County, WA and Census Tract 9612, Mason County, WA, with respective values of $95,806 and $93,578.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mason County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,359

Median Household Income

± $4,033

25.4k

Number of Households

± 1,231

In 2023, the median household income of the 25.4k households in Mason County, WA grew to $78,359 from the previous year's value of $74,388.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mason County, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in Washington

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2023, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.276% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)

In 2023, 71.8% of workers in Mason County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (11.6%).

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.

Commute Time

36.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mason County, WA have a longer commute time (36.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 7.06% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mason County, WA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.894%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mason County, WA (8.23k out of 65.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 15.7% of the children was living in poverty in Mason County, WA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 9.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

92.8% of the population of Mason County, WA has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mason County, WA see 3,756 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.59% increase from the previous year (3,591 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2727 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 361 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% 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 4.59% increase from the previous year (3,591 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.16%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mason County, WA grew by 9.27% from 6.55% to 7.16%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.2 in Mason County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mason County, WA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 34.6% in Mason County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mason County, WA.