West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,043 (100%) |
| Population Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,761 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,428 |
| Median Home Value | $120,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,179 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,357 (68.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,854 (15.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,968 (16.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,211 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 6,882 (67.4%) |
The table below compares Mason County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 23 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 24 | 57th |
| Median Household Income | # 42 | 26th |
| Per Capita Income | # 36 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 43 | 24th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
