Masontown Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 647 residents, 280 households, and 181 families in the town. The population density was 2299.2 people per square mile (887.73/km˛), it is the 32nd most populated town in terms of population density. There were 339 housing units at an average density of 1210.7 per square mile (467.45/km˛). The average household size was 2.31 people, and the average family size was 2.83 people. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. The median age of the town's population was 41.5 years, the median age of male residents at 40.5 and the median age of female residents at 42.3. The racial makeup of the town was 99.07% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.77% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $22750, making it the 79th poorest town by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $29886, it is the 85th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12927, it is West Virginia's 78th poorest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $14853, Median income for males is $17969, compared with $10625 for females.
In 2000, 155 pupils and students, of which 75 are male and 80 are female, 23.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 9 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 70 elementary school, 38 high school and 31 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 647 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 647 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 645 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 638 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 642 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 639 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 638 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 642 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 649 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 652 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 653 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Elementary school | 36 | 34 | 70 |
| High school | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 23 | 31 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masontown town, West Virginia | $22750 | $29886 | $12927 |
| Preston County, West Virginia | $27927 | $32904 | $13596 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |