Mason County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Mason County, Texas has a population of 3,955, the 208th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $74,180 and the median home value is $293,600. The poverty rate is 7.0%.

Mason County Quick Facts

Population 3,955

Median Household Income $74,18090% MOE ±$6,905

Median Home Value $293,60090% MOE ±$50,968

Poverty Rate 7.0%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.0%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Median Age 52.7 years90% MOE ±5.6 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%90% MOE ±5.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.9%90% MOE ±8.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.9%

Cities/Places 1

Population 3,955 208th of 254

Median Income $74,180 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.0%

Unemployment 3.0%

How Mason County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	4,186	3,955	-5.5%
Median household income	$52,029	$74,180	+42.6%
Median home value¹	$212,666	$293,600	+38.1%
Median gross rent	$985	$800	No clear change (-18.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Mason

$74,180

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mason

$293,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 34.9%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

6.9%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.3%

$35K-$40K

8.0%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

19.4%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

9.2%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

45.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $800/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

11.3%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

32.6%

75+

16.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mason County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mason	1,999	$75,385	4.0%	$259,800

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Population Overview

Mason County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,955. It is the 208th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mason County is 52.7 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 16.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mason County is $74,180. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $293,600. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mason County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.8% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mason County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mason County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mason County, Texas?

Mason County has a population of 3,955, making it the 208th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Mason County?

The median household income in Mason County is $74,180 with a poverty rate of 7.0%.

How many cities are in Mason County, Texas?

Mason County contains 1 Census-designated place.