Mason County, West Virginia Population 2022
Mason County, West Virginia's estimated population is 25,808 with a growth rate of -0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mason County, West Virginia is the 24th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 27,368 and has seen a growth of -5.70% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 1,991 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 4,868 | 2,877 | 144.50% |
| 1830 | 6,534 | 1,666 | 34.22% |
| 1840 | 6,777 | 243 | 3.72% |
| 1850 | 7,539 | 762 | 11.24% |
| 1860 | 9,173 | 1,634 | 21.67% |
| 1870 | 15,978 | 6,805 | 74.19% |
| 1880 | 22,293 | 6,315 | 39.52% |
| 1890 | 22,863 | 570 | 2.56% |
| 1900 | 24,142 | 1,279 | 5.59% |
| 1910 | 23,019 | -1,123 | -4.65% |
| 1920 | 21,459 | -1,560 | -6.78% |
| 1930 | 20,788 | -671 | -3.13% |
| 1940 | 22,270 | 1,482 | 7.13% |
| 1950 | 23,537 | 1,267 | 5.69% |
| 1960 | 24,459 | 922 | 3.92% |
| 1970 | 24,306 | -153 | -0.63% |
| 1980 | 27,045 | 2,739 | 11.27% |
| 1990 | 25,178 | -1,867 | -6.90% |
| 2010 | 27,368 | 2,190 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 27,316 | -52 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 27,217 | -99 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 27,144 | -73 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 27,153 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 27,089 | -64 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 26,938 | -151 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 26,806 | -132 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 26,752 | -54 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 26,516 | -236 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 26,280 | -236 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 26,044 | -236 | -0.90% |
| 2022 | 25,808 | -236 | -0.91% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,899 | 97.00% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.13% |
| Some Other Race | 81 | 0.30% |
| Two or More Races | 326 | 1.22% |
Mason County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,593 | 2.45 | 82.6 |
| Married | 6,215 | 2.91 | 90.1 |
| Male | 523 | 2.84 | 70.9 |
| Female | 871 | 3.42 | 67.7 |
| Non Family | 2,984 | 1.14 | 73.3 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,208 | 6.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,455 | 7.50% |
| High School Graduate | 8,201 | 42.28% |
| Some College | 3,119 | 16.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,110 | 10.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,233 | 11.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,071 | 5.52% |
Mason County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 151 | 109 |
| White | 18,734 | 16,200 | 2,929 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 113 | 11 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,203
Average Earnings
$46,484
Average Male
$22,272
Average Female
Mason County, West Virginia Language by Age
Mason County, West Virginia Language
98.92% of Mason County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
Mason County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52 | 26 | 50.00% |
| Multiple | 325 | 57 | 17.54% |
| White | 24,967 | 3,534 | 14.15% |
| Other | 46 | NaN% |
14.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.26%
Male Poverty Rate
16.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mason County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mason County, West Virginia is Black, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mason County, West Virginia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.52%.
Mason County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Mason County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Mason County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mason County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,818 | 8.81% |
| Native American | 14 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.98% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 15.20% |
Mason County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
48%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.87%
Born in Mason County, West Virginia
98.70%
Native Born
1.30%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.70% of Mason County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 66.87% having been born in West Virginia. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990