Mason town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mason town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 863. It ranks as the 166th most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mason town is 54.4 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.7% 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 town is $47,112. This is 19% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $91,900. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Mason town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mason town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mason town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.