The Town FilesMason County, Illinois
12,745 people. The median home is worth $103,400 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $62,845.
Towns in Mason County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | 2,963 | $95,300 | $41,184 | 45.6 |
| Mason City | 2,077 | $91,100 | $66,524 | 49.8 |
| Manito | 1,552 | $112,600 | $71,920 | 43.7 |
People and housing
| Mason County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $802 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,845 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 45.4 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,828 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,271 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 323 storm events in Mason County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Mason County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).