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Mason

West Virginia · 1,064 residents · 0.583 sq mi
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Mason has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,621. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,400. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,064
+1%since 1990
from 1,053 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,825 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,806 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7358911K1K1K1990201020202024Mason
2024787
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,621
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,934 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,020
+28%since 1990
from $10,968 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$335
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,053)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,028)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score2.2%(23)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason, West Virginia?

Mason, West Virginia has about 1,064 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mason, West Virginia earns about $24,621 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 $44,400, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Mason, West Virginia?

About 7.5% 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 19.8% of people in Mason, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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