Mason City, Illinois
Mason City: Township in Mason County, Illinois
About
Mason City is a township located in the county of Mason in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,343 and a population density of 66 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,088 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mason City
| Population : | 2,088 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Mason County |
| Area : | 35.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,798 feet / 548 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:38:56 (24th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62664 |
| Density : | 59 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mason City is located at 40°12'8"N 89°41'53"W (40.2022700, -89.6981600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mason City decreased by 12.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,343 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,309 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,283 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,252 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,243 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,204 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,175 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,171 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,145 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,123 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,088 | -1.68% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 51,544 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 50,267 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 52,558 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 50,073 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 70.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 34.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,290 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
Mason City zip code is 62664.
County name: Mason, County
fips: 17125
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $601,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,555 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $625 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,716 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,887 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.01 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,646 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 331,086 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 363,035 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 688,202 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,569 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $96,132 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,592 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,196 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,803 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,743 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,941 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,981 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,672 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,582.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.39 |
Best Things to Do in Mason City
1 Mason City Park District
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Other Places in Mason City
1 Mason City City Hall
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Schools in Mason City
College & universities near Mason City, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146676 | Lincoln College | Lincoln (IL) | 62656 |
| 146667 | Lincoln Christian University | Lincoln (IL) | 62656-2111 |
| 437556 | Midwest Technical Institute-Springfield | Springfield (IL) | 62707 |
| 148593 | St. John's College-Department of Nursing | Springfield (IL) | 62702 |
| 364122 | HSHS St. John's Hospital School of Clinical Laboratory Science | Springfield (IL) | 62769 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mason City, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Mason City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mason City Post Office | Mason City (IL) | 62664 |
| New Holland Post Office | New Holland (IL) | 62671 |
| Easton Post Office | Easton (IL) | 62633 |
| Greenview Post Office | Greenview (IL) | 62642 |
| San J Post Office | San Jose (IL) | 62682 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mason City , Iowa city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa with a population of 26,931 people.
- Mason City , Nebraska human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 169 people.
Other cities in Mason County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Havana | 2,945 | City in Mason County, Illinois, United States |
| Manito | 1,467 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| San Jose | 587 | Village in Logan and Mason counties, Illinois, United States |
| Allen | 536 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Bath | 306 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Easton | 283 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kilbourne | 271 | Township in Mason County, Illinois |
| Forest City | 249 | Township in Mason County, Illinois |
| Bishop | 121 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Topeka | 69 | Town in Mason County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mason City distances to largest Illinois cities
