Mason County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Mason County, West Virginia Demographics
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Mason County, West Virginia has a population of 25,043, the 23rd most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $49,761 and the median home value is $120,300. The poverty rate is 19.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Mason County Quick Facts

Population 25,043

Median Household Income $49,761

Median Home Value $120,300

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 44.2 years

Homeownership Rate 81.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%

High School Graduation 87.2%

Cities/Places 9

Population 25,043 23rd of 55

Median Income $49,761 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Mason County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,214	25,043	-0.7%
Median household income	$53,454	$49,761	-6.9%
Median home value	$127,400	$120,300	-5.6%

Median Household Income

Mason

$49,761

$59,608

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mason

$120,300

$162,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.1%

$25K-$50K 27.1%

$50K-$100K 29.0%

$100K+ 20.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.2%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

7.7%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

6.9%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

3.3%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

46.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.8%

Renter 18.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $671/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

27.4%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mason County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Point Pleasant	3,961	$37,563	24.4%	$118,000
New Haven	1,493	$55,938	19.6%	$106,500
Mason	787	$45,893	21.9%	$110,400
Gallipolis Ferry	731	$43,750	36.8%	$91,900
Hartford City	557	$51,635	15.3%	$82,000
Leon	252	$33,750	35.6%	N/A
Clifton	211	N/A	13.7%	N/A
Apple Grove	202	$78,262	7.9%	N/A
Henderson	174	$34,479	36.8%	$96,700

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Population Overview

Mason County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 25,043. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mason County is 44.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mason County is $49,761. This is 17% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $120,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Mason County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mason County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.

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 West Virginia 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, West Virginia?

Mason County has a population of 25,043, making it the 23rd most populous county in West Virginia.

What is the median income in Mason County?

The median household income in Mason County is $49,761 with a poverty rate of 19.4%.

How many cities are in Mason County, West Virginia?

Mason County contains 9 Census-designated places.