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Mason

Texas · 2,121 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 $36,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,121
−1%since 2000
from 2,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+5%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mason
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,528
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,342
+59%since 2000
from $16,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+114%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(1,394)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(663)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(60)
Diversity Score58.6%(1,244)
Diversity Score
59
+10%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
9.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2013
from 63.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason, Texas?

Mason, Texas has about 2,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mason, Texas?

The typical household in Mason, Texas earns about $36,528 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 $155,400, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Mason, Texas?

About 35.9% 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 7.8% 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 64 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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