Mason Town, Illinois
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 396 residents, 147 households, and 104 families in the town. The population density was 348.3 people per square mile (134.48/kmē), it is the 161st least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Illinois. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 140.4 per square mile (54.21/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 people, and the average family size was 3.15 people. In the town Age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 118.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 35.3 years, The median age of males was 34.8 years, for females the median age was 35.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 389 White, Black or African American, 1 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $40441, it is the 583rd highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Illinois. The median income for a family in the town was $41797, making it the 837th highest town by median family income in Illinois. The per capita income for the town was $13392, it is 158th poorest town by per capita income in Illinois. The median income was $17500, The median income for males was $21932, compared to $11830 for females.
In 2000, 138 pupils and students, of which 60.87% are male and 39.13% are female, 34.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.35% nursery or pri school, 3.62% kindergarten, 49.28% elementary school, 26.09% high school and 16.67% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 396 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 402 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 402 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 403 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 403 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 404 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 406 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 403 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 400 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 397 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 397 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 6 | |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Elementary school | 39 | 29 | 68 |
| High school | 22 | 14 | 36 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason town, Illinois | $40441 | $41797 | $13392 |
| Effingham County, Illinois | $39379 | $46895 | $18301 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |