1. Separate Mason’s population from your firm’s evidence
The 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate is 8,249, with a margin of error of 31. That is useful geographic context when you define the market your firm serves. It is not evidence that people are searching for a particular practice area, that one channel is outperforming another, or that your firm needs more staff.
Recommended approach
Start by agreeing how your firm will identify a relevant inquiry: practice area, service geography, qualification criteria and eventual matter outcome. Review Mason and Ingham County journeys separately when that distinction is operationally useful, and do not combine them with broader Michigan activity unless your reporting question requires it.
