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Mason County, Texas
Mason County, Texas. Mason County had 3,990 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 48319.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,990
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,953 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,955
Median household income
$74,180
±$6,905 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$293,600
±$50,968 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$800
±$272 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Mason County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,953 residents in Mason County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,990 for July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,955 over 929 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mason County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,955 | 30,188,424 | −231 |
| Households | 1,711±125 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.17 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,430±159 | 12,128,515 | −339 |
Mason County's population since 2000
From 3,738 in 2000 to 3,990 in 2025: up 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mason County?
Mason County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Mason with 2,171 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mason | 2,121 | $75,385 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mason County?
The median resident of Mason County is 52.7 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 35.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.9%.
| Measure | Mason County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7±5.6 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±2.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 35.2%±4.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.9%±5.1 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.8%±5.2 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±3.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.1%±5.5 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±3.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 24.9%±5.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5%±5.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.9%±6.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.8%±9.1 pts | 33.8% | +11.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.8%±8.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±2.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mason County earn?
Half of Mason County's 1,711 households earn less than $74,180 a year (±$6,905), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,029 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,151 after inflation. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mason County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,180±$6,905 | $78,476 | +$22,151 |
| Mean household income | $80,278±$9,293 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,261±$4,012 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.2%±2.0 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7%±3.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2%±4.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mason County?
Owners occupy 79.7% of Mason County's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $293,600 by its owner (±$50,968). The median renter pays $800 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Mason County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $293,600±$50,968 | $283,800 | +$80,936 |
| Median gross rent | $800±$272 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.1%±18.1 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,576±$551 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7%±6.4 pts | 62.6% | +9.1 pts |
| Housing units | 2,430±159 | 12,128,515 | −339 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0%±7.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6%±5.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.8%±5.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4%±6.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mason County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Mason County in 2025 (4 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mason County get to work?
79.8% of Mason County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes.
| Measure | Mason County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.8%±4.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±2.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8%±8.3 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±4.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±5.7 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min±8.9 | 26.7 min | +11.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Mason County's census tracts?
Mason County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,750 (Tract 9502) to $76,490 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950148319950100 | 2,278±259 | $76,490 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248319950200 | 1,677±259 | $58,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mason County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 208th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 154th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 204th of 254 |
| Median household income | 55th of 253 |
| Median home value | 34th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 195th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 230th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 252 |
| Median age | 11th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mason County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.