Mason City, Iowa
Mason City: City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
About
Mason City is a city located in the county of Cerro Gordo in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,079 and a population density of 386 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 26,931 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mason City
| Population : | 26,931 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Cerro Gordo County |
| Postal code : | 50401 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 72.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,129 feet / 344 meters |
| Capital city : | Mason City is capital of Cerro Gordo County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:48:26 (23rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 370 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -4.26% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Mason City is located at 43°9'13"N 93°12'4"W (43.1535700, -93.2010400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mason City decreased by 4.26% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,079 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,947 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,750 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,664 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,416 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,311 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,401 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,339 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,067 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,931 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 110,417 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 115,150 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 113,150 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 115,007 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 60.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 27.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,650 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
Mason City zip code is 50401.
County name: Cerro Gordo, County
fips: 19033
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $125,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,251 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $539 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $806 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 46,123 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 294,420 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,583,302 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,634,383 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,927,703 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,663 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,771 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,497 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,053 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,332 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,741 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,856 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,602 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 807 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,573 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,395.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 48.01 |
People born in Mason City (44)
People born in Mason City, including author and Romani rights activist Paul Polansky, basketball player Jeff Horner, flautist, composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader and playwright Meredith Willson, .
List
- Kevin Dean (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Jack Jenney (American jazz trombonist) he was born in 12/05/1910
- Ralph Senensky (American writer) he was born in 01/05/1923
- Chad Wicks (American professional wrestler) he was born in 06/03/1978
- Tanna Frederick (American actress) she was born in 11/08/1979
- Amanda Ragan (Iowa politician) she was born in 20/09/1954
- Bill Woodhouse (American sprinter) he was born in 11/12/1936
- Dave Green (American football player) he was born in 21/09/1949
- Don Eddy (baseball player) he was born in 26/10/1946
- Hanford MacNider (US diplomat and general) he was born in 02/10/1889
- James J. Montague (American writer) he was born in 16/04/1873
- Joe Lillard (Player of American football (1905-1978)) he was born in 15/06/1905
- Lester Belding (American football player and coach (1900-1965)) he was born in 05/12/1900
- Linda Upmeyer (American politician) she was born in 31/07/1952
- May Hill Arbuthnot (American educator and writer) she was born in 27/08/1884
- Merlin Bartz (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1961
- Mike Banks (American football player) he was born in 05/11/1979
- Roberto Garcia Lachner (American triathlete) he was born in 01/02/1977
Schools in Mason City
College & universities near Mason City, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153773 | La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology | Mason City (IA) | 50401-3308 |
Post offices near Mason City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mason City Post Office | Mason City (IA) | 50401 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mason City , Illinois township in Mason County, Illinois with a population of 2,088 people.
- Mason City , Nebraska human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 169 people.
Other cities in Cerro Gordo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cerro Gordo County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | 7,517 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Rockwell | 979 | City in Cerrro Gordo County, Iowa, United States |
| Ventura | 706 | Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Thornton | 401 | Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Meservey | 237 | Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Swaledale | 157 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Rock Falls | 146 | City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States |
| Dougherty | 56 | Township in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Mason City distances to largest Iowa cities
