Mason, Illinois facts for kids
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Mason, Illinois
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Location of Mason in Effingham County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham |
| Incorporated | February 15, 1865 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 323 |
| • Density | 250.97/sq mi (96.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62443
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-47449 |
| GNIS ID | 2396740 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Mason, Illinois |
Mason is a small town located in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It is a place where people live together and have their own local government. In 2020, about 323 people lived there.
The town got its name from Roswell Mason. He was an important person who worked for the Illinois Central Railroad, which built train tracks in the area. Mason is also part of the larger Effingham area, which includes nearby towns and communities.
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Exploring Mason's Location
Mason is found in the southern part of Effingham County. A main road, Illinois Route 37, goes right through the town. This road connects Mason to other towns. If you go northeast on Route 37 for about 6 miles, you will reach Watson. If you go southwest for about 3 miles, you will find Edgewood.
A big highway called Interstate 57 also crosses the edge of Mason. However, the closest places to get on or off this highway are in Edgewood or about 4 miles northeast at Exit 151. Using Interstate 57, you can travel about 14 miles north to Effingham, which is the main city of the county. You can also go about 55 miles southwest to Mount Vernon.
Land and Water Around Mason
Mason covers a total area of about 1.29 square miles (3.35 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water. This means Mason is mostly made up of land, with very little water within its borders.
People Living in Mason
The number of people living in Mason has changed over the years. In 1860, there were 197 people. The population grew to 621 by 1880, but then it went down. In 2020, the town had 323 residents.
Who Lives in Mason Today?
According to the 2020 census, there were 323 people living in Mason. These people lived in 107 households, and 74 of these were families. The town had about 250 people per square mile. There were also 154 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Mason, about 88.85%, were White. A small number were African American (0.93%), Native American (0.62%), or Asian (1.24%). Some people were from other races (1.86%) or from two or more races (6.50%). About 1.86% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 107 households in Mason, about 28% had children under 18 living with them. More than half, about 57.94%, were married couples living together. About 7.48% of households had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 30.84% were not families.
About 23.36% of all households were made up of just one person. About 12.15% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.70 people in each household and 2.27 people in each family.
Age and Income in Mason
The ages of people in Mason varied. About 18.5% were under 18 years old. About 4.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 31.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 19.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Mason was 45.5 years.
The average income for a household in Mason was $53,750. For families, the average income was $58,000. The average income per person in the town was $22,940. About 9.5% of families and 11.5% of all people in Mason lived below the poverty line. This included about 26.7% of those under 18 and 6.4% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Mason
Some notable people have connections to Mason:
- Lowell Bayles was a pilot famous for air races.
- Ada Kepley was an author. She was also the first American woman to finish law school. She owned a farm in Mason township.
- Mason Ruffner is a singer, songwriter, and musician.
See also
In Spanish: Mason (Illinois) para niños
