Mason County, WV

County

Cities in Mason County

Neighborhoods in Mason County

Glenwood / Beech Hill

West Columbia / Lakin

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Mason

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Households with Children

25.1%

School Enrollment K-12

2,416

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 22.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.8%
High School / GED: 45.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.1%
Single Parents: 6.0%
Couples & Adults: 42.5%
Living Alone: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 1.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 65.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 99.4%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 80.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources