MASON COUNTY
Population in Mason county rose modestly in 2023 compared to the previous year. Gross regional product remained consistent while median household income increased nearly 7% from 2020 figures. Cost of living in Mason County also improved slightly in 2023 compared to the previous year and relative to the national average. Of the businesses interviewed by The Right Place in Mason County, 51% said sales were increasing, while nearly 68% identified plans to expand in coming years. That compares to the 50% of business that noted increasing sales and 75% of companies planning expansions noted in 2022. Talent attraction remains the top barrier to growth in Mason County, in line with the prior year.
MASON COUNTY TOP INDUSTRIES BY JOBS
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Industry
Number of Jobs
Education & Hospitals (Local Government)
752
Population 29,767 $1.1B 37%
Restaurants & Other Eating Places
738 723
General Medical & Surgical Hospitals
Gross Regional Product
Local Government, Excluding Education & Hospitals
716
Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, & Other General Merchandise Retailers
565
Associates Degree & Higher
Total
3,494
Unemployment Rate* 4.5% Labor Force* 13,962
MASON COUNTY TOTAL POPULATION (2013-2023) 17,500 15,000 20,000 22,500 25,000 27,500 30,000 32,500 35,000
Median Age** 46.5
$55,035
Median Household Income**
Cost of Living Index 91.3
* Data as of Q3 2023 ** Data as of 2022
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