Market insights · West Virginia
Mason County, WV: growth, migration and housing
Mason County has 24,707 residents, down 2.7% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 446 households moved in and 433 moved out (+13 net), bringing in a net $2.2M of income. Median household income is $49,761, the median home $120,300 and median rent $671 a month.
In West Virginia: 20th of 55 counties for 5-year population growth · 19th of 55 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 41st of 55 counties for median household income · 40th of 55 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Mason County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cabell County, WV | 61 | $2.5M |
| Gallia County, OH | 55 | $1.8M |
| Putnam County, WV | 41 | $2.3M |
| Meigs County, OH | 36 | $1.6M |
| Jackson County, WV | 31 | $1.6M |
| Kanawha County, WV | 28 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Mason County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gallia County, OH | 63 | $2.2M |
| Cabell County, WV | 58 | $2.6M |
| Putnam County, WV | 44 | $2.1M |
| Meigs County, OH | 38 | $1.6M |
| Kanawha County, WV | 32 | $1.2M |
| Jackson County, WV | 22 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.