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Mason County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Mason County's estimated 2025 population is 24,473 with a growth rate of -0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mason County is the 23rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 27,377 and has seen a growth of -10.61% since that time.

24,473
Total Population
57
Population Density (mi²)
23
Population Rank (State)
-146 -0.59%
Annual Population Growth

Mason County Population

Mason County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Mason County includes 95.9% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24,17995.9%
Two or more races6002.38%
Black or African American2210.88%
Other race1070.42%
Asian990.39%
Native American80.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Mason County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Mason County's average per capita income is $42,305. Household income levels show a median of $53,454. The poverty rate stands at 17.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,320-
Families$70,457$95,461
Households$53,454$76,383
Non Families$31,198$37,475

$42,305

Average Income

$53,454

Median Household Income

17.88%

Poverty Rate