Mason County, Illinois is a small, rural county located in central Illinois. With a population of 13,225 people and a population density of 24 people per square mile, Mason County is one of the least densely populated counties in Illinois. Despite its small size, Mason County has plenty to offer. The area is home to many businesses such as the Mason City Café and the Jaxson & Sons Hardware Store. Outdoor activities are abundant year-round with camping and hiking trails at the nearby Prairie Creek Recreational Area, along with fishing and paddleboating at Lake Decatur. Other organizations in Mason County include the Mason County Historical Society and other civic organizations such as 4-H clubs. Local sporting events are also popular with nearby schools offering baseball, basketball, track and field teams with plenty of cheering fans in attendance.
The population in Mason County is 13,225. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mason County is 45.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mason County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mason County
- 52.2% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 27.5% are married with children
- 16.4% have children, but are single
Race in Mason County
- 96.7% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander