Mason County is home to 11,742 Illinois residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -24.90%, ranking it #1,945 in the US and #58 in Illinois for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Mason County, IL is OK for retirees and okay for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 92.4% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 18% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Mason County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Mason County received a F grade in diversity.