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Mason County, West Virginia had an estimated 24,770 residents on July 1, 2024, down 2.7 percent since the 2020 census base of 25,459, across 431 square miles. County output reached $1.09 bn in 2024, 324 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 4 7(a) approvals worth $2.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Mason County
How many people live in Mason County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202425,043
- Households10,211
- Average household size2.45
- Median household income$49,761
- Median age44.2
- Median gross rent$671 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$120,300
- Home value to household income2.4 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income16.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher16.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over18,233
- Population under 185,144
- Share under 1820.5 percent
- Population 65 and over5,698
- Share 65 and over22.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6414,201
- Civilian labor force9,548
- Unemployment rate3.8 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over48.0 percent
- Rank by population among West Virginia counties23rd of 55
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1661st of 3,222
Mason County is the 23rd largest of 55 West Virginia counties by population. A median home costs 2.4 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 22.8 percent against 20.5 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Mason County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202424,770
- Census 2020 base population25,459
- Population change since the 2020 census base-2.71 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-45
- Births, 2024250
- Deaths, 2024397
- Natural change, 2024-147
- Net domestic migration, 2024105
- Net international migration, 20240
- Total net migration, 2024105
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 202446
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2683rd of 3,144
The county has lost 2.71 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 by more than net migration added, so the population fell even though more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Mason County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving444
- People arriving, from those returns849
- Tax returns filed by households leaving449
- Net household movement-5
- Adjusted gross income arriving$20.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$2.2 m
- Average income of an arriving household$45,829
- Average income of a leaving household$40,336
- Largest single originCabell County (54 households)
- Largest single destinationCabell County (66 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabell County | 54 | 97 | $2.1 m |
| Putnam County | 48 | 104 | $3.7 m |
| Gallia County | 44 | 84 | $1.6 m |
| Meigs County | 37 | 85 | $1.3 m |
| Jackson County | 28 | 60 | $1.5 m |
| Kanawha County | 25 | 59 | $862,000 |
Households arriving report $5,493 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Cabell County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Mason County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.09 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.00 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20249.1 percent
- GDP change over five years36.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the West Virginia areas BEA publishes23rd of 55
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1766th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$43,665
Output grew 9.1 percent in the latest year and 36.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Mason County
- Covered employment, annual average6,171
- Establishments reporting494
- Average annual pay$59,568
- Average weekly wage$1,146
- Manufacturing, employment753
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$114,992
- Retail trade, employment709
- Retail trade, average annual pay$26,801
- Accommodation and food services, employment355
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$17,559
- Transportation and warehousing, employment278
- Transportation and warehousing, average annual pay$85,828
- Other services, except public administration, employment127
- Finance and insurance, employment106
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 753 | 16 | $114,992 |
| Retail trade | 709 | 66 | $26,801 |
| Accommodation and food services | 355 | 27 | $17,559 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 278 | 10 | $85,828 |
| Other services, except public administration | 127 | 29 | $24,462 |
| Finance and insurance | 106 | 28 | $52,751 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 103 | 32 | $57,354 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 76 | 14 | $15,106 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 753 jobs, 12.2 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Mason County?
- Establishments, all industries324
- Employment at those establishments3,946
- Annual payroll$224.8 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents12.9
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Mason County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20248
- Declared construction value permitted$672,217
- Single family units authorized2
- Multifamily units authorized6
- Multifamily share of units75.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$84,027
- Units authorized per 1,000 households0.8
Multifamily is 75.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is being built for renters rather than buyers.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Mason County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded4
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$2.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$730,000
- Median 7(a) approval$554,000
- Largest single approval$1,797,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)68
- Jobs per approval17.0
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active4
- Distinct industries receiving approvals4
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer25.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms1
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter3
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals25.0 percent
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Mason County
Do SBA loans in Mason County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded0
- Paid in full0
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure2
- Status: Cancelled1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 0 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Mason County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Point Pleasant, approvals2
- Gallipolis Ferry, approvals1
- Apple Grove, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant | 2 | $2,100,000 |
| Gallipolis Ferry | 1 | $805,000 |
| Apple Grove | 1 | $15,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Mason County?
- Land area431 sq mi
- Rank by land area among West Virginia counties25th of 55
- Width, east to west24.2 mi
- Height, north to south38.4 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land58
- Establishments per square mile0.75
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Mason County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Mason County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 540112
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book7
- Of those, participating in the NFIP7
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Mason County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Mason County (community 540112), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Mason County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
What this page does not hold.
Traffic counts, zoning and the flood zone at an address are not on this page; they resolve at the address in the platform. How this page was built →
Feasibility studies
When a Mason County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Mason County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202425,043
- Households10,211
- Average household size2.45
- Median household income$49,761
- Median age44.2
Common questions
Mason County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Mason County, West Virginia?
The Census Bureau estimates 24,770 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 25,043, in 10,211 households, ranking 23rd of 55 West Virginia counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Mason County's population growing?
The population has fallen 2.71 percent since the 2020 census base of 25,459, to 24,770 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 250 births against 397 deaths, with net migration of 105. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Mason County?
$49,761. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,300, which is 2.4 times income, and median gross rent is $671 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Mason County?
324 establishments, employing 3,946 people with an annual payroll of $224.8 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Mason County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 753 jobs, 12.2 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 6,171 jobs at an average annual pay of $59,568, or $1,146 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Mason County?
4 7(a) approvals totaling $2.9 m since FY2020, across 4 lenders, with a median approval of $554,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Mason County?
8 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $672,217. Multifamily was 75.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Mason County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Mason County come from?
The largest single origin is Cabell County, with 54 households. Arriving households report an average income of $45,829 against $40,336 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Mason County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Mason County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Mason.
9 Census places lie wholly or partly in Mason County. All 9 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant | city | 3,961 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| New Haven | town | 1,493 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Mason | town | 787 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Gallipolis Ferry | CDP | 731 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Hartford City | town | 557 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Leon | town | 252 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Clifton | CDP | 211 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Apple Grove | CDP | 202 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Henderson | town | 174 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |