Mason County's estimated 2026 population is 24,680 with a growth rate of -0.18% 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 -9.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mason County includes 95.9% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.9%)
Two or more races (2.38%)
Black or African American (0.88%)
Other race (0.42%)
Asian (0.39%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,179 | 95.9% |
| Two or more races | 600 | 2.38% |
| Black or African American | 221 | 0.88% |
| Other race | 107 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mason County's average per capita income is $42,305. Household income levels show a median of $53,454. The poverty rate stands at 17.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,320 | - |
| Families | $70,457 | $95,461 |
| Households | $53,454 | $76,383 |
| Non Families | $31,198 | $37,475 |
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