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Mason, TX
City in Mason County, Texas.
Population
1,999
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
547
ZIP codes
0
Mason and its ZIP codes
Mason at a glance
- Mason is about 4.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,385 a year, 4% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,800 (8% below Texas) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Mason, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mason, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,385
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$259,800
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
55.3
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (722), German Americans (624), Irish Americans (336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Mason.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,284
1,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,988
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.49M
FY 2026, $9,231 per person
How people get to work
Mason, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mason, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
28.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mason, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Mason
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradyCity | 29 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mason, TX in?
- Mason is in Mason County, Texas.
- What is the population of Mason, TX?
- About 1,999 people live in Mason, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mason?
- Nearby places include Brady (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023