Mason, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mason, Wisconsin
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The Mason Depot, home of the Mason Area Historical Society
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Location of Mason in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 131.84/sq mi (50.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54856
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-49925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569112 |
Mason is a small village in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 101 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Mason.
U.S. Highway 63 is the main road that goes through the community.
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History of Mason Village
In the early 1880s, a train track was built through northern Wisconsin. This track, run by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway, crossed the White River. This spot is where Mason Village is today.
After the railroad was set up, a man named John Alexander Humbird started the White River Lumber Company. This company cut down trees for wood. The lumber mill was built near the White River. It helped the area grow and brought many people to settle there.
A post office opened in Mason in 1883. The village's name, Mason, comes from Freemasonry, which is a social and charitable organization.
The lumber mill closed in 1914. This happened because there were not enough trees left to keep the mill running. When the mill closed, many people moved away, and the town's population got much smaller.
In 1925, Mason became an official village. This meant it had its own local government, separate from the surrounding township.
The land where Mason Village is located was originally the home of the Ojibwe people.
Geography and Location
Mason is located at coordinates 46.433678 degrees North and -91.06204 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 0.71 square miles (1.85 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Mason is located about 17 miles southwest of Ashland. It is also about 41 miles northeast of Hayward.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 153 | — | |
| 1940 | 152 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 140 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 100 | −28.6% | |
| 1970 | 119 | 19.0% | |
| 1980 | 102 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 102 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 72 | −29.4% | |
| 2010 | 93 | 29.2% | |
| 2020 | 101 | 8.6% | |
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Mason's Population in 2020
In 2020, the village of Mason had 101 people living there. There were 44 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 28 were families.
The population density was about 142 people per square mile. Most residents, about 86.1%, were White. About 9.9% were Native American. A small number were African American or from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 34.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average family had about 3 people. The average age of people in the village was 47.5 years. About 14.1% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Mason's Population in 2010
In 2010, Mason had 93 people living in the village. There were 34 households and 21 families.
The population density was about 131 people per square mile. Most people (81.7%) were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and people of two or more races. About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 41.2% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.74 people. The average age in the village was 36.2 years. About 28% of residents were under 18. The population was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Famous People from Mason
- Thorvald A. Solberg: He was born in Mason and became an important United States Admiral in the Navy.
- Samuel E. Squires: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and served as the Chairman of Mason.
See also
In Spanish: Mason (Wisconsin) para niños
