Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Masontown, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,201

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.4%2,862

Black

7.2%232

Two or More

1.6%51

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%49

Asian

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%147

High School Diploma

42.2%909

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%252

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%202

Associate's Degree

5.8%126

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%226

Master's Degree

5.8%124

Doctorate

0.7%15

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

16.9%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$126,300

Median Renti

$451

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76%977

Renter-Occupied

24%309

Total Units

1,524

Homeownership

76%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.5%93

$50K–$100K

20.3%198

$100K–$150K

34.1%333

$150K–$200K

17.2%168

$200K–$300K

16.5%161

$300K–$500K

1.8%18

$500K–$1M

0.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

214

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%50

2000–2009

1%16

1990–1999

2.8%42

1980–1989

2.7%41

1970–1979

13.3%202

1960–1969

15.6%237

1950–1959

14.7%224

1940–1949

9.4%144

1939 or earlier

37.3%568

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72%926

Electricity

24.1%310

Fuel Oil

3.5%45

Other

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,676

Mean Household Incomei

$65,451

Per Capita Incomei

$26,409

Poverty Ratei

31.4%

Unemploymenti

12.6%

Labor Forcei

1,219

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

176

Residentsi

301

Avg. Tenant Renti

$296/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing146 homes92% occupied$295/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes77% occupied$299/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab4 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,676/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

91.5%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

5.1%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

74.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

171(7.2% of civilian adults)