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Mason County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Mason County's estimated 2025 population is 24,473 with a growth rate of -0.59% 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 -10.61% since that time.

24,473
Total Population
57
Population Density (mi²)
23
Population Rank (State)
-146 -0.59%
Annual Population Growth

Mason County Population

Mason County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24,17995.9%
Two or more races6002.38%
Black or African American2210.88%
Other race1070.42%
Asian990.39%
Native American80.03%

Mason County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,320-
Families$70,457$95,461
Households$53,454$76,383
Non Families$31,198$37,475

$42,305

Average Income

$53,454

Median Household Income

17.88%

Poverty Rate