Mason County Public RecordsTexas

As of the 2020 Census, Mason County, TX, had a population of 3,953. The median age was 51.3 years, with 23.6% aged 65 and over. Approximately 49.3% were male and 50.7% female. Racially, 89.4% identified as White, 0.8% as Black or African American, 1.0% as Native American, 0.4% as Asian, and 6.4% from other races, with 21.9% identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Mason County, TX, has about 3,400 residents, with approximately 2,400 registered voters. The county holds federal, state, and local elections, including primaries and general elections. In the 2020 presidential race, Mason County voters favored the Republican candidate by over 85%. Polling locations include the Mason Community Building and Hilda Community Center. Key issues are rural infrastructure and water resources. Elections are administered by the County Clerk’s office. Major parties are Republican and Democratic, but Republicans dominate local offices. Voter turnout in recent general elections has exceeded 65%.

Mason County, TX, has one public school district—Mason Independent School District—with an elementary, junior high, and high school serving about 450 students total. About 85% of adults hold at least a high school diploma, while 19% possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. The district’s schools generally score above Texas state averages in STAAR testing. School safety measures are in place, with a low incident rate reported. The district offers programs in agriculture, technology, and dual-credit courses, supporting both academic and vocational pathways for students. Adult learning opportunities include GED prep and community education classes.

As of 2022, Mason County, TX, had an employment rate of approximately 54.3%. The leading industry is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting (about 21% of employment), followed by educational services, health care, and social assistance (16%), and construction (12%). Management, business, science, and arts occupations employ about 30% of the workforce. Roughly 80% of workers are employed within the county or neighboring areas, with an average commute time of 19.7 minutes. The unemployment rate stands at approximately 2.5%, below the state average.

Mason County, TX, has a homeownership rate of approximately 74%, with a median home value around $214,000 as of 2023. Rental options are limited, with median rents near $865 monthly. The housing market remains stable, seeing a slight 3% value increase over the past year. Property types are predominantly single-family homes, with some ranches and older historic houses. Notable neighborhoods include areas near Mason city center and the rural outskirts. The average property tax rate is roughly 1.4%, resulting in an annual tax bill of about $3,000 for a median-valued home.

Mason County, TX, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state averages. In 2022, the county reported just 12 total offenses, including 2 burglaries and 1 violent crime, according to Texas Department of Public Safety data. Property crimes remain minimal, and no homicides have been recorded in recent years. Crime rates stand at about 3.9 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the Texas average of 25.8. The Mason County Sheriff's Office actively encourages public reporting, supporting community safety and swift response to incidents.