Mason County Summary

Life in Mason County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mason County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mason County:

  • The population in Mason County is 66,968.

  • The median home value in Mason County is $454,395.

  • The median income in Mason County is $78,359.

  • The median rent in Mason County is $1,205.

  • The unemployment rate in Mason County is 6.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Mason County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Mason County is 61.3° and there are 158.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mason County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mason County

Shelton, WA Population 10,619

Belfair, WA Population 4,601

Allyn, WA Population 2,656

Grapeview, WA Population 874

Skokomish, WA Population 558

Union, WA Population 281

Hoodsport, WA Population 136

Map Of Mason County

Mason County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Mason County is 61.3°.

  • There are 95.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 158.4 inches of rain each year with 6.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:36 hours of sun each day in Mason County.

StatMason County
Mean High61.3
Nice Days95.87
Rainfall158.4
Snowfall6.9
Sunny Hours3:36
61.3°
Average High
158.4
Inches of Rain

Mason County Photos

Mason County Courthouse   Shelton Washington
Source: Wikipedia User Ian Poellet | CC BY-SA 3.0

Mason County Demographics

Population over time in Mason County

The current population in Mason County is 66,968. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 64,964 -0.6%
2022 65,326 2.4%
2021 63,804 -

Gender in Mason County

  • Mason County is 47.9% female with 32,063 female residents.

  • Mason County is 52.1% male with 34,904 male residents.

Female
47.9% (32,063)
Male
52.1% (34,904)
Gender Mason County WA USA
Female 47.9% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 52.1% 50.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Mason County

Mason County is:

  • 75.8% White with 50,737 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 670 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 918 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 672 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 173 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.1% Other with 705 Other residents.

  • 7.4% Two Or More with 4,965 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.1% Hispanic with 8,128 Hispanic residents.

White
75.8% (50,737)
African American
1.0% (670)
American Indian
1.4% (918)
Asian
1.0% (672)
Hawaiian
0.3% (173)
Other
1.1% (705)
Two Or More
7.4% (4,965)
Hispanic
12.1% (8,128)

Table: Mason County By Race

Race Mason County WA USA
White 75.8% 64.3% 58.2%
African American 1.0% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 1.4% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 1.0% 9.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 7.4% 6.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 12.1% 14.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Mason County, Washington

  • 5.6% of households in Mason County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Mason County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Mason County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Mason County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Mason County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Mason County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Mason County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Mason County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Mason County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Mason County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (3,742)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (2,227)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (3,700)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (3,824)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.1% (6,107)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (12,597)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (9,282)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (12,689)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.2% (6,822)
$200,000 or more
8.9% (5,972)
Income Mason County WA USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 3.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 2.7% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 4.9% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 5.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.1% 8.6% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 14.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 19.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.2% 11.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 8.9% 17.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mason County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Mason County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Mason County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Mason County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Mason County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Mason County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Mason County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Mason County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mason County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Mason County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (2,678)
9-12th Grade
6% (4,018)
High School / GED
30% (20,090)
Some College
27% (18,081)
Associate's Degree
12% (8,036)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (9,375)
Master's Degree
6% (4,018)
Professional Degree
1% (669)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mason County WA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 22% 26%
Some College 27% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 24% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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