Mason County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,043 | — | #1,661 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,761 | -33.8% | #2,783 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,300 | -57.3% | #2,666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $671 | -42.3% | #2,869 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | +54.0% | #2,614 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mason County has a population of 25,043, making it the #1,661 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mason County is $49,761, ranking #2,783 out of 3,222 counties — 33.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.4% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Mason County is $120,300 (-57.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $671/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.
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93.9% of residents in Mason County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Mason County, West Virginia
Mason County, West Virginia has a total population of 25,043, making it the 1,661st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mason County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mason County is $49,761, which ranks #2,783 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Mason County is $120,300, 57.3% below the national median. Renters in Mason County pay a median gross rent of $671 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mason County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Mason County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.0%).
All data for Mason County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.