Mason is a town located in Mason County West Virginia. Mason has a 2024 population of 826. Mason is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 857 in 2020.
The average household income in Mason is $54,839 with a poverty rate of 15.06%. The median age in Mason is 54.4 years: 51.6 years for males, and 58.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mason was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 837 | 96.99% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.12% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 431 | 2 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 192 | 2.35 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 162 | 1.09 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 48 | 2.38 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
| Female | 29 | 4.17 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 8.6% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 11.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 3.05% |
| High School Graduate | 320 | 44.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 6.1% |
| Some College | 121 | 16.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 703 | 597 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 6 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $55,417 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,441 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,520 | $47,031 | $46,379 |
| Some College | $49,821 | $60,938 | $49,464 |
$46,520
Average Earnings
$47,031
Average Male
$46,379
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.18% of Mason residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 837 | 119 | 14.22% |
| Multiple | 17 | 11 | 64.71% |
15.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.75%
Male Poverty Rate
18.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mason is Multiple, with 64.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mason is White, with 14.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 34.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.47% |
| High School | 9.38% |
| Some College | 4.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 20.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,648 | $56,997 |
| Households | $47,112 | $54,839 |
| Married Families | $49,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,625 | $42,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 7.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.4%
Labor Force Participation
35.9%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.74%
Born in Mason
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.54% of Mason residents were born in the United States, with 66.74% having been born in West Virginia. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 788 | -7 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 795 | -8 | -1% |
| 2027 | 803 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 811 | -7 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 818 | -8 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 826 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 834 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 837 | -14 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 851 | -6 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 857 | -75 | -8.05% |
| 2019 | 932 | -8 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 940 | -4 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 944 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 942 | -7 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 949 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 954 | -4 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 958 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 963 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 969 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 969 | 0 | 0% |