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Mason, WV


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Mason, West Virginia

Mason, West Virginia, in Mason county, is 47 miles NE of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 83 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The town has a population of 1,064.

The People and Families of Mason

In Mason, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mason had a median family income of $30,833.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Mason residents, with $10. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mason Housing

In Mason, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Mason, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mason strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mason Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mason Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mason, WV

Comparing Mason to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population86
Female Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Male Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity23
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime64
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