Mason County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 3,884 with a growth rate of -1.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mason County, Texas is the 208th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 4,010 and has seen a growth of -3.14% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,649 | -47 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 3,696 | -47 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 3,743 | -47 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 3,790 | -47 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 3,837 | -47 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 3,884 | -47 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 3,931 | -47 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 3,978 | 49 | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 3,929 | -39 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 3,968 | -319 | -7.44% |
| 2019 | 4,287 | 24 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 4,263 | 78 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 4,185 | 26 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 4,159 | 96 | 2.36% |
| 2015 | 4,063 | -38 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 4,101 | -21 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 4,122 | 66 | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 4,056 | 22 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 4,034 | 24 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 4,010 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,423 | -260 | -7.06% |
| 1980 | 3,683 | 327 | 9.74% |
| 1970 | 3,356 | -424 | -11.22% |
| 1960 | 3,780 | -1,165 | -23.56% |
| 1950 | 4,945 | -433 | -8.05% |
| 1940 | 5,378 | -133 | -2.41% |
| 1930 | 5,511 | 687 | 14.24% |
| 1920 | 4,824 | -859 | -15.12% |
| 1910 | 5,683 | 110 | 1.97% |
| 1900 | 5,573 | 393 | 7.59% |
| 1890 | 5,180 | 2,525 | 95.1% |
| 1880 | 2,655 | 1,977 | 291.59% |
| 1870 | 678 | 48 | 7.62% |
| 1860 | 630 | -3,019 | -82.73% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,430 | 86.64% |
| Other race | 337 | 8.51% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,519 | 2.6 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 1,002 | 3.19 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 402 | 0 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 79 | 3.16 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 36 | 2.75 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 8.45% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 722 | 26.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 330 | 11.92% |
| High School Graduate | 595 | 21.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 6.64% |
| Some College | 575 | 20.77% |
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 | 2,222 | 2,081 | 1,016 |
| Hispanic | 521 | 256 | 23 |
| Other Race | 278 | 133 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 100 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $42,632 | $0 | $42,763 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,730 | $44,250 | $65,476 |
| High School Graduate | $29,659 | $37,566 | $10,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,455 | $26,286 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,325 | $44,833 | $34,942 |
| Some College | $56,923 | $96,894 | $31,447 |
$38,325
Average Earnings
$44,833
Average Male
$34,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.23% of Mason County, Texas residents speak only English, while 17.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,152 | 152 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 43 | 5.67% |
| Other | 337 | 3 | 0.89% |
4.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.57%
Male Poverty Rate
5.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mason County, Texas is Hispanic, with 5.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mason County, Texas is Other, with 0.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.43% |
| Some College | 8.25% |
| High School | 2.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Employed | 2.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,193 | $111,453 |
| Households | $77,583 | $93,741 |
| Married Families | $99,681 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,357 | $44,525 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.3%
Male Marriage Rate
62.2%
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
227
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 174 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 8.66% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
82.07%
Born in Mason County, Texas
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
1.89%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
97.3% of Mason County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 82.07% having been born in Texas. 1.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.