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Masontown

West Virginia · 546 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Masontown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,063. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
546
−16%since 2000
from 647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,964 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+2%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3885266648029401990201020202024Masontown
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,063
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,592
+36%since 2000
from $12,927 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(626)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−85%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Masontown, West Virginia?

Masontown, West Virginia has about 546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Masontown, West Virginia earns about $33,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Masontown, West Virginia expensive?

In Masontown, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Masontown, West Virginia?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Masontown, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Masontown, West Virginia?

About 15.4% of people in Masontown, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Masontown, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Masontown, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 192 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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