Mason County's estimated 2026 population is 24,649 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mason County is the 23rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 27,377 and has seen a growth of -9.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 19,899 adults, (5,698 of whom are seniors) in Mason County.
Female: 12,866 (51.4%)
Male: 12,177 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Mason County includes 95.5% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,915 | 95.5% |
| Two or more races | 712 | 2.84% |
| Black or African American | 253 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
Mason County's average per capita income is $41,535. Household income levels show a median of $49,761. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,682 | - |
| Families | $69,510 | $86,019 |
| Households | $49,761 | $70,616 |
| Non Families | $30,220 | $35,629 |
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