Mason City, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
27,064
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
10.8%
Median Home
$112,500
Median Income
$53,406
Median Rent
$733
Mason City SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Mason City, IA Crime Report
968
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,610.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
53.90%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mason City / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 968 | 3,610.5 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 114 | 425.2 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 14.9 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 91 | 339.4 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 854 | 3,185.3 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 203 | 757.2 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 581 | 2,167.0 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 70 | 261.1 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Mason City, IA Cost Of Living
86
Mason City's Overall Cost Of Living
Mason City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mason City | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 99 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Mason City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,064 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 27,309 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 27,453 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 27,546 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 27,643 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 27,775 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 27,921 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 28,012 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 28,076 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 28,125 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mason City
| Race | Mason City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.6% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mason City
| Gender | Mason City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mason City for adults over 25
| Education | Mason City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mason City, Iowa
| Income | Mason City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
