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Mason County, Texas







GEOGRAPHY

According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,414 Km&2 (932 Mi&2 ). 2,414 km&2 (932 mi&2) of it is land and 0 km&2 (0 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 0.01% water.

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DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 3,738 people, 1,607 households, and 1,110 families residing in the county. The Population Density was 2/km&2 (4/mi&2). There were 2,372 housing units at an average density of 1/km&2 (2/mi&2). The racial makeup of the county was 91.60% White , 0.13% Black or African American , 0.62% Native American , 0.05% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 5.75% from Other Races , and 1.82% from two or more races. 20.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,607 households out of which 25.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were Married Couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 29.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.40% under the age of 18, 4.70% from 18 to 24, 20.70% from 25 to 44, 28.80% from 45 to 64, and 23.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,921, and the median income for a family was $39,360. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $20,000 for females. The Per Capita Income for the county was $20,931. 13.20% of the population and 10.10% of families were below the Poverty Line . 20.50% of those under the age of 18 and 13.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


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