The Town FilesMason County, Michigan
29,207 people. The median home is worth $219,600 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $64,748.
Towns in Mason County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington | 7,655 | $201,100 | $46,411 | 45.3 |
| Hamlin | 3,711 | $281,400 | $80,919 | 58.4 |
| Amber | 2,529 | $228,700 | $70,515 | 42.5 |
People and housing
| Mason County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $896 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,748 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 47.3 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
10,186 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,523 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 233 storm events in Mason County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Mason County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1226: Severe Storms |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).