Mason County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mason County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54053
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 430.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.95 sq mi
- Total Area
- 444.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.770914
- Longitude
- -82.029007
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 25,016
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,871
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,861 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 0.6% |
| White | 24,064 | 96.2% |
| Black | 307 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,720 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 0.8% |
| White | 19,245 | 96.8% |
| Black | 260 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 150 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,043
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,859
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,742
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,915 | 95.5% |
| Black | 253 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,979
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,618 | 33.0% |
| Republican | 6,335 | 45.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,172 | 15.5% |
| Other | 18 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,665 | 47.7% |
| Female | 7,304 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,829 | 91.8% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 0.6% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,111
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,642 | 44.0% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 34.1% |
| Black | 5 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 34 | 58.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,002 | 45.0% |
| Female | 3,104 | 42.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,111 (39.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,970 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,179
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $119,610
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $790
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.