Mason County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in West Virginia

The population of Mason County, West Virginia is 25,214 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $53,454, the median home value is $127,400, and the median age is 44.2.

The population of Mason County has declined 9.5% since 2010 (27,377 → 24,770), a -0.71% annualized rate.

Mason County within West Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

25,214

Population

-0.71%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,454

Median Income

$127,400

Median Home Value

Mason County covers 431 sq mi of land at 58.5 people per square mile.

About Mason County, WV

Homeownership is the standout figure in Mason County: 82.1% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Mason County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 25,214. It ranks #23 among counties in West Virginia by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $53,454, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.1%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $127,400, with typical rent around $654.

College attainment is 16.2%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Mason County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Mason County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Mason County had a population of 27,377 in 2010 and 24,770 in 2024, a -9.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,377 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.71%.

Mason County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

24,770

Population (2024)

27,377

Population (2010)

27,377

Peak (2010)

-0.71%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,377	-	-	estimate
2011	27,328	-49	-0.18%	estimate
2012	27,233	-95	-0.35%	estimate
2013	27,164	-69	-0.25%	estimate
2014	27,177	+13	+0.05%	estimate
2015	27,117	-60	-0.22%	estimate
2016	26,956	-161	-0.59%	estimate
2017	26,841	-115	-0.43%	estimate
2018	26,795	-46	-0.17%	estimate
2019	26,572	-223	-0.83%	estimate
2020	25,413	-1,159	-4.36%	estimate
2021	25,281	-132	-0.52%	estimate
2022	24,938	-343	-1.36%	estimate
2023	24,815	-123	-0.49%	estimate
2024	24,770	-45	-0.18%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.9%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.2

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

22.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

5.7%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

13.0%

75–84

6.4%

85+

2.8%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 22.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,454$-4,463 vs state
Mean household income	$76,383
Per-capita income	$31,615
Poverty rate	11.1%-0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.4%
Employment-to-population	45.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.4%

Manufacturing

14.0%

Retail trade

9.0%

Construction

8.9%

Public administration

8.1%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Education & health care

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Mason County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

86.6%

Public transit

5.1%

Work from home

26.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$127,400$-28,200 vs state

Median home value

$654

Median rent

82.1%

Homeownership rate

12,192

Total housing units

84.3%

Occupied

15.7%

Vacant

17.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.7%

With health insurance

87.5%

With broadband internet

34.9%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

19.1%

With a disability

99.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.1%

High School+

16.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mason County, West Virginia has a population of 25,214 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 59 people per square mile.

The population of Mason County has declined 9.5% since 2010 (27,377 → 24,770), a -0.71% annualized rate.

The median household income in Mason County, West Virginia is $53,454, with mean (average) household income of $76,383 and per-capita income of $31,615. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Mason County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.9%), Black or African American (0.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Mason County, West Virginia is 44.2 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Mason County is $127,400 and median monthly rent is $654. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,192 total housing units, 15.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Mason County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Mason County, West Virginia, with a population of 47,918.