Mason Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1064 residents, 475 households, and 318 families in the town. The population density was 1900.8 people per square mile (733.9/kmē), giving it the 58th most densely populated town among the West Virginia. There were 535 housing units at an average density of 955.4 per square mile (368.88/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 persons, and the average family size was 2.75 persons. In the town Age distribution was 20.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113.2 females. The median age was 41.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Mason Town was 38.3 and 44.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 96.71% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 1.6% American Indian, 0.28% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.32% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $24621, it would be the 173rd highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $30833, it is the 179th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14020, it is West Virginia's 173rd wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income is $17063, The median income for males was $24896, compared to $11477 for females.
In 2000, 167 pupils and students, of which 90 are male and 77 are female, 15.7% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 11 nursery or pri school, 15 kindergarten, 88 elementary school, 31 high school and 22 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1064 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1070 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1070 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1074 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1069 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1064 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1052 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1046 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1041 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1037 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1040 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 56 | 32 | 88 |
| High school | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 18 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason town, West Virginia | $24621 | $30833 | $14020 |
| Mason County, West Virginia | $27134 | $32953 | $14804 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |