Mason County, Washington

Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,699.[1] The county seat and only incorporated city is Shelton.[2] The county was formed out of Thurston County on March 13, 1854.[3] Originally named Sawamish County, it took its present name in 1864 in honor of Charles H. Mason, the first Secretary of Washington Territory.[3][4]

Mason County
U.S. county
Mason County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°21′N 123°11′W
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedMarch 13, 1854
Named forCharles H. Mason
SeatShelton
Largest cityShelton
Area
 • Total1,051 sq mi (2,720 km2)
 • Land959 sq mi (2,480 km2)
 • Water92 sq mi (240 km2)  8.7%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total60,699
 • Estimate 
(2019)
66,768
 • Density63/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional districts6th, 10th
Websitewww.co.mason.wa.us

Mason County comprises the Shelton, WA Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area.

Peak of Mount Ellinor in the Olympic Mountains of Mason County

Geography
Mount Rainier over the Totten Inlet. Mason County, Washington.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,051 square miles (2,720 km2), of which 959 square miles (2,480 km2) is land and 92 square miles (240 km2) (8.7%) is water.[5]

Geographic features

Oakland Bay

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860162—
187028978.4%
1880639121.1%
18902,826342.3%
19003,81034.8%
19105,15635.3%
19204,919−4.6%
193010,060104.5%
194011,60315.3%
195015,02229.5%
196016,2518.2%
197020,91828.7%
198031,18449.1%
199038,34123.0%
200049,40528.9%
201060,69922.9%
2019 (est.)66,768[6]10.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 49,405 people, 18,912 households, and 13,389 families living in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km2). There were 25,515 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.46% White, 1.19% Black or African American, 3.72% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 2.10% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. 4.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.7% were of German, 9.9% Irish, 9.8% English, 8.6% United States or American and 6.8% Norwegian ancestry.

There were 18,912 households, out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 107.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,586, and the median income for a family was $44,246. Males had a median income of $37,007 versus $25,817 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,056. About 8.80% of families and 12.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.30% of those under age 18 and 4.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 60,699 people, 23,832 households, and 16,057 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 63.3 inhabitants per square mile (24.4/km2). There were 32,518 housing units at an average density of 33.9 per square mile (13.1/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 86.1% white, 3.7% American Indian, 1.2% Asian, 1.1% black or African American, 0.4% Pacific islander, 3.4% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.0% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 19.7% were German, 13.8% were English, 13.5% were Irish, 6.7% were Norwegian, and 4.9% were American.[14]

Of the 23,832 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.6% were non-families, and 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age was 44.4 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,104 and the median income for a family was $56,809. Males had a median income of $44,992 versus $33,982 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,530. About 11.1% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities

City

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 50.2% 18,710 46.3% 17,269 3.5% 1,324
2016 47.2% 13,677 41.4% 11,993 11.5% 3,333
2012 44.8% 12,761 51.8% 14,764 3.4% 964
2008 44.2% 12,600 52.8% 15,050 3.0% 863
2004 47.2% 11,987 50.8% 12,894 2.0% 513
2000 45.6% 10,257 48.4% 10,876 6.0% 1,347
1996 34.5% 7,149 48.6% 10,088 16.9% 3,513
1992 29.4% 5,776 41.2% 8,076 29.4% 5,774
1988 47.8% 7,426 50.3% 7,826 1.9% 293
1984 53.7% 8,410 44.8% 7,007 1.5% 233
1980 49.1% 6,745 38.2% 5,241 12.8% 1,751
1976 42.1% 4,758 53.7% 6,060 4.2% 473
1972 53.1% 4,873 42.6% 3,907 4.3% 397
1968 39.6% 3,397 52.9% 4,540 7.6% 653
1964 31.6% 2,549 68.3% 5,514 0.1% 8
1960 46.9% 3,703 52.9% 4,183 0.2% 16
1956 51.1% 4,026 48.7% 3,840 0.3% 20
1952 49.7% 3,827 49.7% 3,830 0.6% 43
1948 38.8% 2,524 55.6% 3,613 5.6% 364
1944 36.6% 1,976 62.6% 3,379 0.8% 42
1940 33.2% 1,775 64.8% 3,465 2.0% 106
1936 23.1% 1,015 70.2% 3,087 6.7% 296
1932 25.5% 995 55.9% 2,181 18.6% 726
1928 63.0% 1,745 35.8% 992 1.3% 35
1924 49.0% 902 9.7% 179 41.3% 759
1920 56.0% 997 21.5% 383 22.4% 399
1916 44.3% 764 45.2% 779 10.5% 181
1912 24.4% 439 29.0% 522 46.6% 837[17]
1908 56.6% 553 32.6% 318 10.9% 106
1904 63.5% 661 30.3% 315 6.2% 65
1900 51.4% 514 45.5% 455 3.1% 31
1896 36.9% 397 61.9% 667 1.2% 13
1892 42.0% 352 42.5% 356 15.5% 130

Healthcare

Mason County has one hospital, Mason General Hospital, in Shelton, operated by Washington Public Hospital District No. 1.[18][19][20]

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Washington Agricultural Statistics Service, US Department of Agriculture, as archived at the Internet Archive
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  11. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  13. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  14. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  16. The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 464 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 339 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 22 votes, and Socialist Labor candidate Arthur Reimer received 12 votes.
  17. Arla Shephard Bull (November 16, 2017). "Mason General to build new medical office building".
  18. 2018 Facility Fees, Washington State Department of Health, 2018, retrieved March 14, 2020
  19. "Public Hospital District Directory". Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts. Retrieved March 14, 2020.

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