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Mason County

Texas · 4,012 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 $38,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,400. With a median age of 49.3, 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 49.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,012
+7%since 2000
from 3,738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+6%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Mason County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,702
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,921 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,555
+13%since 2000
from $20,931 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−51.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
35.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,912)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(783)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(1,572)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(3,092)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(864)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1.1%(46)
Diversity Score45.4%(1,820)
Diversity Score
45
+8%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, Texas?

Mason County, Texas has about 4,012 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason County, Texas earns about $38,702 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 $131,400, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, Texas?

About 28.9% 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 16.3% 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 589 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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