Mason City, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mason City

Neighborhood

Mason, IL

Poplar City / Natrona

Fancy Prairie / Culver

Cornland / Chestervale

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Mason City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Households with Children

18.7%

School Enrollment K-12

167

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 10.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 18.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.1%
Seniors (65+): 24.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.1%
High School / GED: 36.0%
Some College or Associate's: 33.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.8%
Single Parents: 4.9%
Couples & Adults: 36.3%
Living Alone: 45.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 85.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.4%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.0%
High School (9-12): 2.9%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 83.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources