Mason County, West Virginia

Mason County is a county located in the United States of West Virginia. In 2000, the population was 25957. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 25678, It is 25th most populous county in West Virginia. The county encompasses an area of 444.8 mi˛ (1152.03 sq km ), of which, 431.85 square miles (1118.49 sq km) of it is land and 12.95 square miles (33.54 sq km) of it is water, makes it the 24th largest by total area in West Virginia. It is ranks first in the size of its inland waterways in West Virginia.

Mason County West Virginia
Map of Mason County, West Virginia

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 25957 people, 10587 households, and 7571 families living in the county. The population density was 60.1 people per square mile (23.2/km˛), it is West Virginia's 24th most densely populated county. There were 12056 housing units at an average density of 27.9 per square mile (10.77/km˛). The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.89. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 25678, The racial makeup of the county was 25203 White, 177 Black or African American, 46 American Indian, 67 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, and 183 from two or more races.

Mason County West Virginia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Mason County West Virginia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Mason County West Virginia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $27134, it is 31st wealthiest county by median household income in West Virginia. The median income for a family in the county was $32953, it is 30th wealthiest county by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the county was $14804, it is West Virginia's 33rd wealthiest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 5443 pupils and students, of which 2691 are male and 2752 are female, 20.97% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 247 nursery or pri school, 396 kindergarten, 2581 elementary school, 1467 high school and 752 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Hartford City TownMason County1.251.250519415.61166124219
2Henderson TownMason County0.480.440.04325738.51017015865
3Leon TownMason County0.370.340.03132385.71138121429
4Mason TownMason County0.560.56010641900.81402024621
5New Haven TownMason County1.291.090.215591432.31533927008
6Point Pleasant CityMason County3.082.380.746371945.61669227022
YearPopulation
April 2000 census25957
April 2000 Estimate25959
July 2000 Estimate25965
July 2001 Estimate26036
July 2002 Estimate25934
July 2003 Estimate25894
July 2004 Estimate25716
July 2005 Estimate25561
July 2006 Estimate25542
July 2007 Estimate25531
July 2008 Estimate25678
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school15295247
Kindergarten201195396
Elementary school135412272581
High school7367311467
College or graduate school248504752
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Mason County, West Virginia$27134$32953$14804
West Virginia, United States$29696$36484$16477
United States$41994$50046$21587