Mason County, West Virginia is located in the western part of the state, bordering Ohio and Kentucky. It is part of the Huntington-Ashland Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of 25,957.
The economy of Mason County is largely based on manufacturing, with the largest employer being the steel industry. Other industries in the county include agriculture, retail, health care, and tourism. The median household income in Mason County is $44,739, which is slightly lower than the national average of $55,322. The poverty rate in Mason County is 14.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 11.8%.
Demographically, Mason County is mostly white, with a population that is 91.3% white, 4.1% African American, 1.7% Hispanic, and 1.7% Asian. The median age in Mason County is 41.2, which is slightly higher than the national average of 38.2.
Education in Mason County is provided by the Mason County School District, which consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The county also has a number of private schools, including Catholic schools and a Montessori school. The county has a literacy rate of 94.7%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 92%.
Real estate in Mason County is relatively affordable, with the median home value being $121,400, which is lower than the national average of $184,700. The median rent in Mason County is $737, which is lower than the national average of $949. The county also has a variety of housing options, from single-family homes to apartments and townhomes.