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Mason

West Virginia · 866 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 $27,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 198 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
866
−19%since 2000
from 1,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,485 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+15%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7358911K1K1K1990201020202024Mason
2024787
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,621 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,310
+38%since 2000
from $14,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(796)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(45)
Diversity Score
5
+139%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason, West Virginia?

Mason, West Virginia has about 866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason, West Virginia earns about $27,500 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 $67,200, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Mason, West Virginia?

About 15.3% 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 28.5% 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 187 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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