Economy & Jobs — Mason, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,455 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,737 |
| Poverty Rate | 35.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
| In Labor Force | 173 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 22.6% |
| Retail | 22.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 40 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Bars | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Liquor Stores | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.