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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Masontown

Pennsylvania · 3,759 residents · 1.495 sq mi
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Masontown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,700. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,759
+4%vs 2000
vs 3,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,514 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 2,415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.0
−2%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Masontown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,470
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,049 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,917
−29%vs 2000
vs $13,875 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
68.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
31.3% rent
2.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,360)
Black5.6%(202)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(503)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,584)
Black4.1%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(21)
Diversity Score12.4%(464)
12
−11%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.5%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Masontown, Pennsylvania?

Masontown, Pennsylvania has about 3,759 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Masontown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Masontown, Pennsylvania earns about $18,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Masontown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Masontown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Masontown, Pennsylvania?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Masontown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Masontown, Pennsylvania?

About 23.9% of people in Masontown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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