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Mason County

Texas · 3,738 residents · 928.836 sq mi
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Mason County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,921. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $69,000. With a median age of 46.7, 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 46.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,738
+9%since 1990
from 3,423 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
46.7
+9%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Mason County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,921
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,931
+144%since 1990
from $8,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
−14.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$306
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,079)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(671)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.1%(1,716)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,912)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(783)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,572)
Diversity Score
42
−16%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Mason County to nearby counties

MASON COUNTY VS
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Income$76,162+146%
Home value$460,700+568%
Population28,527+615%
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MASON COUNTY VS
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Income$67,530+118%
Home value$356,500+417%
Population23,353+485%
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MASON COUNTY VS
Kimble County
Income$69,455+125%
Home value$201,300+192%
Population4,438+11%
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MASON COUNTY VS
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Income$54,043+75%
Home value$150,500+118%
Population7,472+87%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, Texas?

Mason County, Texas has about 3,738 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mason County, Texas?

The typical household in Mason County, Texas earns about $30,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason County, Texas expensive?

In Mason County, Texas, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, Texas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mason County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason County, Texas?

About 13.2% of people in Mason County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 315 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 76856ZIP 76842ZIP 76820
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