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Mason, TN


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Mason, Tennessee

Mason, Tennessee, in Tipton county, is 34 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The people of the town are in the Memphis metropolitan area. Mason has a population of 1,089.

The People and Families of Mason

In Mason, about 19% of adults are married. Mason has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 59% of Mason is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Mason.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mason had a median family income of $40,139. Mason, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mason Housing

In Mason, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Mason, 100% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mason strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMason Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMason Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mason, TN

Comparing Mason to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime11
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