Local Government Information for Mason County in Michigan
Mason County government is dedicated to serving residents in a timely and competent manner, while maintaining its commitment to honesty, integrity and accountability to the general public.
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions--police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc.--are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
General Demographics
Square Miles - 495.07
Population: - 28,705 (Based on 2010 U.S. Census)
Gender
Race & Ethnicity
Median Household Income (2011): - $40,683
Unemployment Rate (2013): - 9.7%
Cities, Villages, and Townships
Local Government Links
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions--police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc.--are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
General Demographics
Square Miles - 495.07
Population: - 28,705 (Based on 2010 U.S. Census)
- City of Ludington - 8,082
- City of Scottville - 1,215
Gender
- Male: - 49.3%
- Female: - 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
- White - 92.6%
- Black/African American - 0.7%
- American Indian/Alaskan - 1.1%
- Asian - 0.5%
- Hispanic or Latino - 4%
Median Household Income (2011): - $40,683
Unemployment Rate (2013): - 9.7%
Cities, Villages, and Townships
- Amber Township
- Branch Township
- Custer Township
- Custer, Village
- Eden Township
- Fountain, Village
- Free Soil Township
- Free Soil, Village
- Grant Township
- Hamlin Township
- Logan Township
- Ludington, City
- Meade Township
- Pere Marquette Charter Township
- Riverton Township
- Scottville, City
- Sheridan Township
- Sherman Township
- Summit Township
- Victory Township
Local Government Links
- Mason County
- City of Ludington
- Hamlin Township
- Pere Marquette Township
- Scottville Township
- Victory Township
- Michigan Secretary of State, Ludington Office, (888) 767-6424, www.michigan.gov/sos
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- Ludington Optimist Club Supports Community Youth
- Accessible Walkways at Stearns Park Beach in Ludington
- Dogs Love Central Bark in Ludington
- Lakeshore Pyrate Heads Party with a Purpose!
- Friendship Bench Project Teaches Children Inclusion and Offers Hope
- COVE=Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters
- Stage Left Theatre Company Provides Unique Theatre Opportunities to Actors and the Community
- The Ludington Area Jaycees: Building Young Leaders Since 1947
- Mason County is Home to Multiple Shelter Options
- United Way of Mason County
- Win With Wellness Fit Club Promotes Healthy Living For Kids
- Staircase Provides Guidance, Support, and Hope to At-Risk Teens
- Ludington's Skate Plaza
- Move to Ludington...Living Here is Great!
- Estate Sales & Auctions - Let the Professionals Help
- Community Services in the Ludington Area
- Ludington Real Estate Search Made Easy - Find Homes, Waterfront Property, Condos, and Land For Sale
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