Census ACS · #610 μSA
Mason City Metro Area
The Mason City, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 50,165 residents. The median household income is $66,394 and the median home value is $152,100.
50,165
Population
52
People / sq mi
$66,394
Median Income
$152,100
Median Home Value
The Mason City CBSA covers 968 sq mi of land at 51.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$66,394
Median Household Income
$40,034
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$152,100
Median Home Value
$829
Median Rent
73.0%
Homeownership
Education
94.4%
High School+
23.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
8.3%
Work From Home
16.8 min
Avg Commute
23.9%
Foreign Born
Mason City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mason City, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 50,165 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #610 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mason City metro area is $66,394, with a per capita income of $40,034.
The Mason City, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Mason City, Ia CBSA (32380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.