January 2012

Demographics

Mason County Data Series

Total Population

Between 2000-2010, the total population of Mason County increased by about 23%. Population growth is expected to continue into the next decade. By 2015, the population of Mason County is projected to increase an additional 5%. (D1-D2)

Total Population and Population Change, Mason County 1990-2015

Area

# in

1990

# in

2000

# in

2010

% Change

2000-2010

projected in

2015

Mason County 38,341 49,405 60,699 23% 63,947

Population by Unincorporated and Incorporated Areas The City of Shelton is the only incorporated area in Mason County. The population growth in the unincorporated areas grew at a faster rate when compared to the incorporated area. Nearly all areas/communities in Mason County, except for Potlatch, Lilliwaup and Tahuya areas experienced population growth. Washington State shows a very different trend, with increasingly more residents living in incorporated cities or towns. (D1-3)

Population in Unincorporated/Incorporated Areas, Mason County 2000-2010

Area

# in

2000

# in

2010

% of Total

2010

% Change

2000-2010

Unincorporated 40,903 50,865 84% 24%

Incorporated (Shelton) 8,502 9,834 16% 16%

Population by School District Boundaries All Mason County school district areas increased in population between 2000-2010. The fastest growing boundary area was Grapeview; the slowest was Matlock. This represents a change from the 1990-2000 period when the Pioneer community was the fastest growing areas, with a growth rate of 72%. (D4) Population within School District Boundary Areas, Mason County 2000-2010

Area

# in

2000

# in

2010

% Change

2000-2010

Grapeview 1,753 2,265 29%

Hood Canal 4,843 5,917 22%

Mary M. Knight 1,241 1,263 2%

North Mason 11,046 13,012 21%

Pioneer 7,948 9,898 25%

Shelton 20,692 22,225 7%

Southside 1,954 2,126 9%

Notes:

The data represents everyone who resides within the area represented by the school district’s geographical boundary and is not connected to school attendance.

Population by school district boundary will rarely add up to a county's total population. This is due to the fact that schools district boundaries may cross county lines thereby including a portion of a neighboring county's residential population.

Mason County was officially formed in 1854. The City of Shelton was formed in 1890. There are 961.1 square miles of land in Mason County. In 2010, the population density of Mason County was 63.1 residents per square mile. (D1)

Between 2000 and 2010, the population of Washington State increased by 14%. (D5)

With a growth rate of 23%, Mason County was the 4th fastest growing county in the state during 2000-2010. There are 39 counties in the state. (D5) Between 2000-2010, the total population of Mason County increased by 11,264 residents. The majority of this increase was due to net migration (in-migrants to the county minus out-migrants). The remaining was due to natural increase (births minus deaths). (D5)

The population in all seven school district boundary areas increased between 2000-2010. However, the growth rates decreased compared to the 1990-2000 time period. (D4)

Census years, 2000 and 2010,

are the only years in which a complete count of the entire population is attempted. Population data for all other years are estimates. The most complete, current data is an average from 2005 through 2009.

# = Number or count % = Percent

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Population by Age

Between 2000 and 2010, all age categories showed a growth increase, except for adults in the 35-44 year age group. About 1 in 4 residents are under the age of 19 years. Fifteen percent of the population is over the age of 64 years. Majority of the population is between 25 and 64 years of age. (D6) Population by Age, Mason County 2000 and 2010

Age Group

# in

2000 # in

2010 % of Total

2010 % Change

2000-2010

0-4 2,663 3,278 5.4% 24%

5-9 3,181 3,357 5.5% 5%

10-14 3,540 3,513 5.8% No change

15-19 3,524 3,688 6.1% 8%

20-24 2,507 3,124 5.1% 25%

25-34 5,476 6,903 11.4% 26%

35-44 7,604 6,951 11.4% 9%

45-54 7,222 9,171 15.1% 27%

55-64 5,539 9,602 15.8% 73%

65-74 4,704 4,953 8.2% 5%

75-84 2,687 3,430 5.6% 27%

85+ 758 1,118 1.8% 44%

Total 49,405 60,699 100% 22%

Population by Race and Ethnicity Although Mason County is still a predominately white population, the minority populations continue to represent the fastest growing populations. (D6) Population by Race and Ethnicity, Mason County 2000 and 2010.

Age Group

# in

2000 # in

2010 % of Total

2000

% of Total

2010

% Change

2000-2010

American Indian 1,840 2,238 4% 4% 2%

Asian 519 731 1% 1% 41%

Black 587 659 1% 1% 12%

Native Hawaiian 221 227 0% 0% No change

White 43,705 52,281 89% 86% 20%

Other 1,036 2,049 2% 3% 97%

2 or more races 1,497 2,513 3% 4% 68%

Total 49,405 60,699 100% 23%

Hispanic 2,361 4,844 2% 8% 105% Note: Individuals who are Hispanic can be of any race.

Mason County has an older population compared to the state, with a median age of 44 years compared to 37 years in the state. (D6-D7)

In 2010 census found that 49% of county residents were female and 51% were male. (D6)

Washington State has 3 times the rate of foreign-born residents compared to Mason County. (D8-D9)

Mason County is home of the Skokomish and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes. In 2010, the Skokomish Reservation population was 714 while Squaxin Island Reservation and Trust Land’s was 1,023. (D10)

Squaxin Island Tribe experienced a 153% increase since 2000. The Skokomish Indian Tribe experienced a

small (4%) decrease over the same period. (D10, D11)

Population estimates do not include persons living in institutions within a county. Institutions specifically include people of any age residing in state and federal mental and penal institutions, veterans’ homes, and schools for the deaf, blind, and mentally challenged. Excluded are people in adult work release facilities, diagnostic centers, and group homes.

Hispanic is defined as an ethnicity. Persons who define themselves as Hispanic may be of any race. Hispanic origin can be viewed as heritage, nationality, lineage, or country of birth for the individual or their parents.

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Population by Place of Birth

The majority of Mason County residents are native born, that is born within the boundaries of United States territories or of American parents. In the 2005-9 period, the foreign-born population of Mason County was estimated to be 4%. The rate of change has decreased from 97% increase between 1990 and 2000, to 11% increase from 2000 to 2005/9 period. (D8)

Population by Place of Birth, Mason County 1990-2009*

PLACE OF BIRTH

# IN 1990

# IN 2000

# IN 2005/9

% CHANGE 2000- 2005/9

Foreign born 1,102 2,175 2,419 4%

Native born 37,239 47,230 53,928 15 % * In non-census years, the Census Bureau calculates 3-year estimates. The most recent 3-year estimate is 2006-08. Age group demographics from 2010 census is not yet available at time of publication.

Place of Birth for Foreign Born Residents

The most current data show that about 3 in 5, or 55% of foreign-born residents living in Mason County were from the Americas. The Americas include the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Northern America (i.e. Canada). About 80% of foreign-born residents entered the USA before 2000. (D8)

Place of Birth for Foreign Born Residents, 2000 compared to 2005-2009

Region of

Birth

% in 2000 % 2005-09 % Change

Africa 0% 1% 100%

Asia 16% 17% 6%

Europe 24% 23% 4%

Latin America 43% 47% 9%

Northern America 15% 8% 47%

Oceania 1% 3% 200%

Note: Oceania = Countries such as New Zealand and Australia. This data will be updated with 2010 Census data once available.

Veteran Status for Residents

According to 2005-9 estimates, 14% of Mason County adult residents served in the Armed Forces at some point in their lifetime. The number of Mason County residents who have

veteran status has not changed when compared to 2000 census data. (D8)

Military Service among Residents 18+, Mason County 2005/9 estimates

Military

Service

% of MC

Veterans

Gulf War (9/2001 or later) 9.2%

Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) 11.5%

Vietnam era 39.4%

Korean War 16.6%

World War II 9.5% Note:

Does not added up to 100% due to rounding errors.

12% of Washington State residents were foreign born in 2005/9. This is approximately equal to national rate. (D9)

About 31% of foreign-born Washington State residents were from Latin American. (D9)

In 2000, 49% of foreign-born Mason County residents described themselves as naturalized citizens of the U.S.

and 51% as non-citizens. (D11)

It is important to note that foreign-born residents can legally live within the United States without going through the immigration citizenship process. Legal entry can be provided through visas and some individuals may be legal residents but have not gone through the formal steps of turning that residency into citizenship. Of the foreign born population living in Mason County, 38% entered the U.S. between 1990-2000. Very recent entry to the U.S. (e.g. during the last decade) may indicate need for language translation services or need for culturally competent approaches to the delivery of services. (D12)

More current data describing place of birth for foreign-born residents will not be available until 2010 Census – local data

is released.

Some census data is available only available as 5 year-estimated data.

# = Number or count

% = Percent

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Data Sources for Demographics

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(D1)

“Mason County, Washington.” U.S. Census Bureau. File name: Mason County Washington. <www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/census2010/data.asp>

(D2)

“2005 Population Trend of Washington Report”. Washington State Office of Financial Management. File name: poptrend _05.pdf. <www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/gma/projections.asp>

(D3) "Mason County Profile.” Washington State Office of Financial Management. <www.ofm.wa.gov/databook/county/maso.pdf>

(D4) "Estimates of Total Population for School Districts by County Parts.” Washington State Office of Financial Management. File name: saep_sduni_p.xlsx. <www.ofm.wa.gov/databook/county/maso.pdf>

(D5)

“Population, Population Change, Births, Deaths, and Residual Migration 1960 to 2010 by year by County – migration” Washington State Office of Financial Management. <www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/migration/c60T10_by_yr.xls> (D6)

“2010 Census – General Profile.” U.S. Census Bureau. Summary File: Area Mason 2010. <http://ofm.wa.gov/pop/census 2010>

(D7 “2010 Census – General Profile.” U.S. Census Bureau. Summary File: Area Washington State 2010. <http://ofm.wa.gov/pop/census 2010>

(D8) “Mason County WA Selected Social Characteristics in the US 2005-9” U.S. Census Bureau

Data Set: 2005-2009 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

<factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?-lang=en>

(D9)

“Washington State Selected Social Characteristics in the US 2005-9” U.S. Census Bureau.

Data Set: 2005-2009 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. <factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?-lang=en>

(D10) “Tribal Membership.” Bureau of Indian Affairs. US Department of the Interior. Published in the Seattle Times, May 7, 2011.

(D11) “Census 2000, Summary File 3. Area: Mason County WA.”Washington State Office of Financial Management.

<www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/census2000/dp58/co/045.pdf>

(D12)

“Table DP-2. Profile of Selected Social Characteristics: 2000. Geographic area: Mason County, Washington. US Department of Commerce, US Census Bureau. File name: 05053045.pdf. <www.ofm.wa.gov/census2000/profiles>

Questions about the data can be directed to Kim Klint at 360-427-9670 x543 or kak@co.mason.wa.us

www.masonmatters.org