Mason, MI Demographics

A map of Mason's Population by Race

Mason, Michigan had a population of 8,283 in 2020. It was 86.6% White, 2.8% Black, 1.3% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mason, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mason is the 123rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Mason's White Population

7,175 residents of Mason identify as White, or 86.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Mason larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mason is ranked #507 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mason is more White than neighboring Holt (75.4% White), Okemos (64.8% White), and East Lansing (69.8% White). Mason is less White than neighboring Leslie (88.3% White), and Dansville (91.9% White).

Mason's Black Population

234 residents of Mason identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mason slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mason is ranked #147 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mason is more Black than neighboring Leslie (0.5% Black), and Dansville (0.2% Black). Mason is less Black than neighboring Holt (8% Black), Okemos (5.1% Black), and East Lansing (12% Black).

Mason's Asian Population

107 residents of Mason identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mason roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mason is ranked #127 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mason is more Asian than neighboring Leslie (0.6% Asian), and Dansville (0% Asian). Mason is less Asian than neighboring Holt (3.6% Asian), Okemos (20.1% Asian), and East Lansing (8.8% Asian).

Mason's Hispanic Population

388 residents of Mason identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mason roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mason is ranked #216 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mason is more Hispanic than neighboring Okemos (4.6% Hispanic), and Dansville (2.5% Hispanic). Mason is less Hispanic than neighboring Holt (6.4% Hispanic), Leslie (5.1% Hispanic), and East Lansing (5.2% Hispanic).

Mason's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Mason identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mason roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mason is ranked #501 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mason is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holt (0.8% Native American/Other), Okemos (0.6% Native American/Other), Leslie (0.9% Native American/Other), Dansville (1.1% Native American/Other), and East Lansing (0.7% Native American/Other).

Mason's Multiracial Population

341 residents of Mason identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mason roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mason is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mason is more Multiracial than neighboring East Lansing (3.5% Multiracial). Mason is less Multiracial than neighboring Holt (5.8% Multiracial), Okemos (4.9% Multiracial), Leslie (4.5% Multiracial), and Dansville (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.