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Masontown

Pennsylvania · 3,611 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 $24,049. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,300. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,611
−4%since 1990
from 3,759 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,415 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+3%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Masontown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,049
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,470 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,875
+40%since 1990
from $9,917 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
32.0% rent
2.4
+3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,584)
Black4.1%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(464)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,360)
Black5.6%(202)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score13.9%(503)
14
+13%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Masontown, Pennsylvania?

Masontown, Pennsylvania has about 3,611 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Masontown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Masontown, Pennsylvania earns about $24,049 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 $57,300, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Masontown, Pennsylvania?

About 10.7% 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 25.2% of people in Masontown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Masontown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Masontown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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