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World Population Review
Mason County, West Virginia Population 2021
Mason County, West Virginia's estimated population is 26,044 with a growth rate of -0.90% 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 -4.84% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,044 | -236 | -0.90% |
| 2020 | 26,280 | -236 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 26,516 | -236 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 26,752 | -54 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 26,806 | -132 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 26,938 | -151 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 27,089 | -64 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 27,153 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 27,144 | -73 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 27,217 | -99 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 27,316 | -52 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 27,368 | 2,190 | 8.70% |
| 1990 | 25,178 | -1,867 | -6.90% |
| 1980 | 27,045 | 2,739 | 11.27% |
| 1970 | 24,306 | -153 | -0.63% |
| 1960 | 24,459 | 922 | 3.92% |
| 1950 | 23,537 | 1,267 | 5.69% |
| 1940 | 22,270 | 1,482 | 7.13% |
| 1930 | 20,788 | -671 | -3.13% |
| 1920 | 21,459 | -1,560 | -6.78% |
| 1910 | 23,019 | -1,123 | -4.65% |
| 1900 | 24,142 | 1,279 | 5.59% |
| 1890 | 22,863 | 570 | 2.56% |
| 1880 | 22,293 | 6,315 | 39.52% |
| 1870 | 15,978 | 6,805 | 74.19% |
| 1860 | 9,173 | 1,634 | 21.67% |
| 1850 | 7,539 | 762 | 11.24% |
| 1840 | 6,777 | 243 | 3.72% |
| 1830 | 6,534 | 1,666 | 34.22% |
| 1820 | 4,868 | 2,877 | 144.50% |
| 1810 | 1,991 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.90%
County Website
State
Founded
January 2, 1804
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
27,368
Growth Since 2010
-4.84%
Mason County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,092 | 97.29% |
| Two or More Races | 369 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 172 | 0.64% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 0.42% |
| Some Other Race | 40 | 0.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 0.13% |
Mason County, West Virginia Population by Race
Mason County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Mason County, West Virginia Population by Age
Mason County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,034 | 2.36 | 79.5 |
| Married | 6,087 | 2.92 | 87.7 |
| Non Family | 3,422 | 1.14 | 72.2 |
| Female | 1,069 | 2.92 | 58.6 |
| Male | 456 | 2.82 | 73.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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Mason County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 900 | 4.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,797 | 9.32% |
| High School Graduate | 8,763 | 45.47% |
| Some College | 3,313 | 17.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,719 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,941 | 10.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 839 | 4.35% |
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Mason County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mason County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,836 | 16,189 | 2,522 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 91 | 14 |
| Asian | 127 | 127 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 121 | 86 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 |
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 black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Mason County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,709
Average Earnings
$46,120
Average Male
$22,293
Average Female
Mason County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mason County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Mason County, West Virginia Language
99.00% of Mason County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
Mason County, West Virginia Language
Mason County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,092 | 4,020 | 16.02% |
| Black | 89 | 65 | 73.03% |
| Multiple | 362 | 52 | 14.36% |
15.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.35%
Male Poverty Rate
18.47%
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 73.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mason County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 14.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.61%.
Mason County, West Virginia Poverty
Mason County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Mason County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Mason County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Mason County, West Virginia Marital Status
Mason County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Mason County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,743 | 8.40% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 16.99% |
| Other Race | 21 | 100.00% |
| Native American | 16 | 100.00% |
Mason County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Mason County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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7.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mason County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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47.9%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Mason County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Mason County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Mason County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.17% of Mason County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 63.77% having been born in West Virginia. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Mason County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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