Town · Tennessee
Mason, Tennessee
Mason, town, in Tipton County, Tennessee. Mason had 1,342 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,337 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,039 (±280). GEOID 4746420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,342
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,337 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,039 ±280
Median household income
$47,794
±$19,043 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$138,100
±$17,281 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,316
±$120 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Mason and what county is it in?
Mason is a town in Tipton County, Tennessee. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 675 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mason is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mason, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,342 people lived in Mason on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,337 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,039 (±280).
| Measure | Mason | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,039 ±280 | 61,553 | no clear change |
| Households | 332 ±92 | 22,660 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.45 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 372 ±97 | 24,417 | no clear change |
Mason's population since 2000
From 1,089 in 2000 to 1,342 in 2025: up 23.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mason as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mason?
The median resident of Mason is 34.5 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 6.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 77.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 18.4%.
| Measure | Mason | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 ±2.2 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% ±7.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.4% ±3.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±7.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 18.4% ±7.4 pts | 73.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 77.0% ±6.8 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±6.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8% ±8.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±5.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8% ±5.3 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.9% ±5.4 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±4.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±11.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mason earn?
Half of Mason's 332 households earn less than $47,794 a year (±$19,043), against $74,127 in Tipton County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $44,998 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mason | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,794 ±$19,043 | $74,127 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,594 ±$15,914 | $90,496 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,904 ±$7,853 | $34,731 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.0% ±14.2 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.5% ±24.2 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.7% ±15.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±3.8 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±7.1 pts | 88.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mason?
Owners occupy 53.0% of Mason's occupied homes and renters 47.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $138,100 by its owner (±$17,281). The median renter pays $1,316 a month including utilities, and 54.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mason | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,100 ±$17,281 | $240,600 | +$28,445 |
| Median gross rent | $1,316 ±$120 | $1,013 | +$377 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.5% ±21.1 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,213 ±$197 | $1,520 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.0% ±13.4 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.0% ±13.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 372 ±97 | 24,417 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.4% ±7.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±6.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.4% ±12.7 pts | 80.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.5% ±9.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±2.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±6.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±3.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mason building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Mason in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mason work and get to work?
90.3% of Mason's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes.
| Measure | Mason | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7% ±12.0 pts | 60.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±7.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.3% ±8.4 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±7.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7% ±4.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min ±4.2 | 32.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mason?
No census tract lies mostly in Mason; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 410Tipton County | 2,480 | $67,143 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mason) · Census block assignment files
How does Mason compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mason is the 9,178th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 217th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Mason ranks 213th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 217th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 186th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 142nd | 289 |
| Median household income | 213th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 262nd | 289 |
| Median home value | 252nd | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 40th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 246th | 276 |
| Median age | 246th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 242nd | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 70th | 288 |
Mason's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Mason with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mason?
23 of the 57 figures for Mason on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mason are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mason.