Total Population
526
Population
Growth Rate
-0.27%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
12.100
Masontown
History of Masontown
Masontown was incorporated in 1905 as a significant stop along the M&K Railroad for the transportation of people and goods into Preston County. Soon after, Masontown had a major attraction in the Oak Park amusement park. Opened in 1909, thousands of visitors would arrive via train on peak weekends to enjoy nearly 100 wooded acres, a 65-foot wooden slide, carousel, roller coaster, swimming and more. The automobile industry found a home in Masontown, with car frames delivered via rail to the town to be assembled at the old Street Motor Ford.
Masontown Today: What Makes Us Unique
Today, Masontown is a fantastic place to call home, with friendly, honest citizens who bond together to help out their community. Masontown’s volunteer fire department houses Preston County’s only state-certified swift water rescue team, which serves the area’s water resources such as the Cheat River. Other notable features of this up-and-coming community include:
Masontown Park
The city park includes a pavilion, basketball courts and play equipment for family gatherings.
Deckers Creek Rail-Trail
Masontown has a trailhead for Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, which runs 19 miles from Morgantown to Reedsville. Hikers, runners and bikers enjoy the gentle sloping trail, while experienced kayakers enjoy Deckers Creek and rock climbing is popular as well. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the old railroad shop that has been converted into restrooms at the trailhead. Trail personnel conduct fitness and yoga classes along the trail during warm weather.
Street’s Store
Masontown’s authentic general store is the longest family-owned business in Preston County, getting its start at the turn of the nineteenth century. It was a feed store, lumber shop and Ford dealership in the early 1900’s. It has been an Ace Hardware for years and continues the tradition of being the place in town to find what you need!
Christmas at the Barn
Each year, shoppers can embrace the beauty of a working farm whose outbuildings have been transformed into a Christmas shopping village. This is a unique holiday event featuring vintage Christmas, artisan paintings, stained glass, crocheted items, linens, folk art, barn finds, antiques, handcrafted furniture, flea market treasures, rescued furniture, primitives, white shabby, handmade jewelry, soap and candles, sweets, jams, handcrafted ink pens, tee shirts and a man cave.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
231
Total Housing Units
286
Owner Occupied
202
Renter Occupied
29
Vacant
55
Median Home Value
$142,222
Average Home Value
$180,569
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.33%
Income Projection
Median Household
$47,428 $57,148
Average Household
$59,382 $68,723
Per Capita
$26,078 $30,720
Workforce
Total Businesses
22
Total Employed
118
Workers 16+
200
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
42
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
38
2023 Building Matl / Garden Equip
Businesses
2
Employed
33
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
3
Employed
7
2023 Unclassified Establishments
Businesses
3
Employed
6
2023 Central Bank / Crdt Intrmdtn
Businesses
1
Employed
5
Some
High School
33
Graduated
High School
151
Associates
Degree
46
Bachelor's
Degree
66
Graduate
Degree
21
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
73
Non-Resident Commuters
116
Drive Alone
154
Carpooled
33
Public
1
Work At Home
11