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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mason

Texas · 2,134 residents · 3.653 sq mi
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Mason has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,344. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,400. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

2,134
+4%since 1990
from 2,057 in 1990
1990 – 2025
584 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 563 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.9
+7%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mason
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,344
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,356 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,525
+112%since 1990
from $7,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.2%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$299
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.0
−20%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,780)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(549)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,231)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,462)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino30%(641)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score53.3%(1,138)
53
−11%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mason, Texas?

Mason, Texas has about 2,134 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mason, Texas?

The typical household in Mason, Texas earns about $26,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason, Texas expensive?

In Mason, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,400, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Mason, Texas?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mason, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason, Texas?

About 18.2% of people in Mason, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 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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