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Mason

Texas · 2,114 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 $33,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,114
−1%since 2000
from 2,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+5%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,631
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,931
+33%since 2000
from $16,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+56%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,462)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino30%(641)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(1,138)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(1,380)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino33%(698)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.1%(23)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,228)
Diversity Score
58
+9%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason, Texas?

Mason, Texas has about 2,114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mason, Texas?

The typical household in Mason, Texas earns about $33,631 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 $104,600, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Mason, Texas?

About 21.9% 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 20.5% 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 57 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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