Mason County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

12,745

Diversity Score

11.2

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.2%%

Mason County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Mason County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)12,00094.2%
Two or More Races3953.1%
Hispanic or Latino2051.6%
Black / African American660.5%
Asian520.4%
Native American270.2%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Mason County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mason County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Mason County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 11.2/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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