CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Mason County

West Virginia · 25,453 residents · 430.768 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Mason County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $100,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
25,453
−2%since 2000
from 25,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+13%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Mason County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,820
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,134 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,819
+88%since 2000
from $14,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mason County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(25,441)
Black0.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(121)
Asian0.3%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(802)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(24,322)
Black0.8%(193)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(170)
Asian0.3%(74)
Other1.6%(396)
Diversity Score8.1%(2,060)
Segregation Score19.1%(4,867)
Diversity Score
8
+162%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Mason County

Chattooga County
Pop 25,300
Tattnall County
Pop 24,376
Clarke County
Pop 22,014
Burke County
Pop 24,408
Places similar to Mason County
Head to head

Compare Mason County to nearby counties

MASON COUNTY VS
Gallia County
Income$56,830+10%
Home value$155,600+55%
Population29,072+18%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MASON COUNTY VS
Putnam County
Income$79,527+53%
Home value$223,300+123%
Population56,885+130%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MASON COUNTY VS
Jackson County
Income$58,845+14%
Home value$157,200+57%
Population27,450+11%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MASON COUNTY VS
Meigs County
Income$46,873−10%
Home value$119,300+19%
Population21,587−13%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, West Virginia?

Mason County, West Virginia has about 25,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason County, West Virginia earns about $51,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason County, West Virginia expensive?

In Mason County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $100,200, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, West Virginia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mason County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason County, West Virginia?

About 14.1% of people in Mason County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 275 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

7 census tracts
Census Tract 9549.02Census Tract 9551.02Census Tract 9548.02Census Tract 9550Census Tract 9548.01Census Tract 9549.01Census Tract 9551.01
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 25550ZIP 25123ZIP 25515ZIP 25253ZIP 25287ZIP 25260ZIP 25265ZIP 25503ZIP 25247ZIP 25187ZIP 25264ZIP 25502ZIP 25106
Up the hierarchy
All counties in West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Mason County, West Virginia (2020): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy