Mason County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mason County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,951. It is the 208th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mason County is 46.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 12.1% 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 $68,750. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $274,600. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% 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 77.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.5% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

40.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mason County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.