The Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in north central Iowa, anchored by the city of Mason City.
Mason City Area | |
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| Mason City, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area | |
 Plaza Converted from Federal Avenue in Downtown Mason City | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Largest city | Mason City |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
As of the 2000 census, the area had a population of 54,356 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 51,150).[1]
Counties
editCommunities
editPlaces with more than 25,000 inhabitants
edit- Mason City (Principal city)
Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
edit- Clear Lake
- Manly
- Nora Springs (partial)
- Northwood
- Rockwell
Places with less than 1,000 inhabitants
edit- Dougherty
- Fertile
- Grafton
- Hanlontown
- Joice
- Kensett
- Meservey
- Plymouth
- Rock Falls
- Rockford
- Swaledale
- Thornton
- Ventura
Unincorporated places
editTownships
editCerro Gordo County
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Worth County
editDemographics
editAs of the census[2] of 2000, there were 54,356 people, 22,652 households, and 14,664 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 96.57% White, 0.73% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.60% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $36,156, and the median income for a family was $43,931. Males had a median income of $29,859 versus $21,339 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $18,068.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.