Mason County Facts

Square Miles: 495.17

Population: 28,274 (Based on 2000 U.S. Census)

  • City of Ludington 8,357
  • City of Scottville 1,266

Gender

  • Male: 13,961
  • Female: 14,313

Race & Ethnicity

  • White 27,098
  • Black/African American 206
  • American Indian/Alaskan 220
  • Asian 78
  • Hispanic or Latino 852

Median Household Income (2005): $38,383

Unemployment Rate (2006): 7.9%