Mason

City in Ingham County, Michigan

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Mason is a city in Ingham County, Michigan, with 8,283 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holt, 6.2 miles NW.

About Mason

Mason is a city in and the county seat of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,283 at the 2020 census. Mason was named after Stevens T. Mason, the state's first governor.

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Living in Mason

Median household income
$79,117
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$1,164/mo
Median age
40.7
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Mason, MI population

Mason had 8,283 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,283
Density1,621 per sq mi (626 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mason at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyIngham County
TypeCity
Population8,283 (2020)
Land area5.11 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates42.5807° N, 84.4423° W
ZIP code48854
Official websitemason.mi.us
Census code (GEOID)2652180

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mason

What county is Mason in?

Mason is in Ingham County, Michigan.

What is the population of Mason, MI?

8,283 people lived in Mason at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mason, MI?

The ZIP code of Mason is 48854.

What is the elevation of Mason?

919 feet (280 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mason?

Holt (6.2 mi), Dansville (7.3 mi), Okemos (9.0 mi), Leslie (9.0 mi), Williamston (10.7 mi).

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