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MASON COUNTY
Mason County’s population held steady at 29,140 in 2025, while economic indicators continue to demonstrate modest but consistent growth. The county’s gross regional product remained at $1.3 billion, while the median household income rose to $62,296, up from $60,744 in 2024. Educational attainment also strengthened, with 40% of residents holding an associate degree or higher. Mason County’s labor force totaled 13,186, and unemployment reached 7.2%, slightly above the state average. Among companies interviewed by The Right Place in 2025, 27% reported rising sales, 20% increased hiring, and 60% planned business expansions. Companies cited sales, facility constraints, and talent attraction as their primary barriers to growth.
MASON COUNTY TOP INDUSTRIES BY JOBS
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Industry
Number of Jobs
Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals
764
Population
Unemployment Rate
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)
712
29,140 7.2%
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
704
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
585
Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
557
Total
3,332
Gross Regional Product
47.2 Median Age*
$1.3B
MASON COUNTY COMMUTING PATTERNS (2015-2024)
6,000
2015
2024
Associate Degree & Higher
Median Household Income*
5,000
40%
62,296
4,000
3,000
2,000
13,186 Labor Force
Cost of Living Index
91.1
1,000
0
Inbound
Outbound
* Data as of 2025
The Right Place, Inc. | State of the Region 2025
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