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Mason, TN
Town in Tipton County, Tennessee.
Population
1,039
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
524
ZIP codes
0
Mason and its ZIP codes
Mason at a glance
- Mason is about 3.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,794 a year, 31% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,100 (52% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,316 a month.
Local data for Mason, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mason, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,794
Poverty rate
31.0%
Median home value
$138,100
Median rent
$1,316/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (65), German Americans (60), Cape Verdean Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tipton County. PPP loans are for Mason.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,585
11,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$391M
FY 2026, $6,406 per person
How people get to work
Mason, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mason, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mason, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.6%
U.S. 33.3% +18.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Mason
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradenTown | 3.6 mi | 3.7 |
| GallawayCity | 7.9 mi | 5.8 |
| StantonTown | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| BrightonTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| ArlingtonTown | 13 mi | 23.8 |
| CovingtonCity | 13 mi | 11.4 |
| OaklandTown | 13 mi | 10.5 |
| DancyvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| AtokaTown | 14 mi | 12.1 |
| LakelandCity | 15 mi | 23.5 |
| SomervilleTown | 15 mi | 13.6 |
| MunfordCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| GarlandTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlisonTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Gilt EdgeCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| HenningTown | 19 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mason, TN in?
- Mason is in Tipton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Mason, TN?
- About 1,039 people live in Mason, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mason?
- Nearby places include Braden (3.6 mi), Gallaway (7.9 mi), Stanton (8.5 mi), Brighton (12 mi), Arlington (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023