There were 12,366 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. There were 13,352 housing units at an average density of 480.1 per square mile (185.4/km 2). The population density was 1,009.7 inhabitants per square mile (389.8/km 2). Demographics Historical populationĪs of the census of 2010, there were 28,079 people, 12,366 households, and 7,210 families living in the city. In decimal form are 43.148747, −93.201916.Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.10 square miles (72.78 km 2), of which 27.81 square miles (72.03 km 2) is land and 0.29 square miles (0.75 km 2) is water. Mason City's longitude and latitude coordinates It was both a critical and commercial success, being nominated for six Academy Awards (including Best Picture) and winning one (Best Musical Score). The 1962 film version starred Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, and Buddy Hackett.
The Music Man garnered many awards, including 5 Tony Awards in 1958. The show first opened on Broadway in 1957 and became a hit, with a three-year run at the Majestic Theatre, followed by an additional 1,375 performances at the Broadway Theatre. Many of the characters in it were taken from people Willson knew from his childhood in Mason City. Willson's crowning achievement was the famous musical The Music Man, which was first a successful Broadway musical, then a popular film. Mason City's "favorite son" Meredith Willson grew up in Mason City, having played in the Mason City Symphonic Band as a student at Mason City High School.
Mason City, above all else, is known for its outstanding musical heritage, consistently producing successful performers and educators.
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