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West Virginia · 832 residents (2025 est.) · 0.583 sq mi
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Mason has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,893. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 277 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,400. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
787
−26%since 2000
from 1,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,350 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+32%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:832 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7358911K1K1K1990201020202024Mason
2024787
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,893
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,621 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,512
+103%since 2000
from $14,020 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−15%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance38.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical38.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,028)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(14)
Diversity Score5.6%(44)
Diversity Score
6
+160%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+34.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason, West Virginia?

Mason, West Virginia has about 787 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mason, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mason, West Virginia earns about $45,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason, West Virginia expensive?

In Mason, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $110,400, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Mason, West Virginia?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mason, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason, West Virginia?

About 21.9% of people in Mason, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 266 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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