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
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masontown | 474 | 482 | 502 | 493 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| 5-9 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 10-14 | 33 | 27 | 28 |
| 15-19 | 23 | 23 | 26 |
| 20-24 | 18 | 27 | 22 |
| 25-29 | 31 | 23 | 27 |
| 30-34 | 37 | 23 | 22 |
| 35-39 | 33 | 34 | 23 |
| 40-44 | 35 | 40 | 35 |
| 45-49 | 30 | 33 | 40 |
| 50-54 | 31 | 36 | 32 |
| 55-59 | 43 | 30 | 35 |
| 60-64 | 36 | 34 | 30 |
| 65-69 | 21 | 42 | 31 |
| 70-74 | 19 | 33 | 38 |
| 75-79 | 14 | 19 | 28 |
| 80-84 | 15 | 12 | 15 |
| 85+ | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| 18+ | 383 | 406 | 399 |
| Median Age | 42 | 45 | 47 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Population by Race
| Masontown | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total | 502.000 |
| White Alone | 94.620 |
| Black Alone | 0.200 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.200 |
| Asian Alone | 0.000 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.000 |
| Some Other Race | 0.000 |
| Two or More Races | 4.980 |
| Hispanic Origin | 0.600 |
| Diversity Index | 11.300 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Growth Rate
| Masontown | 2022 - 2027 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.36% |
| Households | -0.35% |
| Families | -0.29% |
| Median Household Income | 6% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Back To TopHouseholds
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 204 | 211 | 229 | 225 |
| Housing Units | 260 | 267 | 282 | 282 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 193 | 191 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 36 | 35 | ||
| Vacant Units | 53 | 57 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Home Value
| Masontown | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,243 | $171,528 |
| Average Home Value | $188,660 | $222,644 |
| <$50,000 | 29 | 22 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 36 | 27 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 37 | 31 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 38 | 36 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 9 | 10 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 12 | 16 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 15 | 26 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 1 | 2 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 16 | 21 |
| $1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 0 |
| 2000-2009 | 20 |
| 1990-1999 | 23 |
| 1980-1989 | 19 |
| 1970-1979 | 35 |
| 1960-1969 | 25 |
| 1950-1959 | 74 |
| 1940-1949 | 26 |
| 1939 or Before | 105 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Back To TopIncome
| Masontown | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $39,296 | $52,324 |
| Average Household | $56,036 | $63,986 |
| Per Capita | $25,737 | $29,758 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Household Income Base
| Masontown | 2022 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 35 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 31 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 39 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 27 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 40 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 23 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 28 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 5 |
| $200,000+ | 1 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Back To TopCommute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 261 |
| In-County Residents | 57 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 195 |
| Drive Alone | 233 |
| Carpooled | 21 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 0 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 11 |
| 5-9 minutes | 35 |
| 10-14 minutes | 4 |
| 15-19 minutes | 35 |
| 20-24 minutes | 42 |
| 25-29 minutes | 35 |
| 30-34 minutes | 52 |
| 35-39 minutes | 12 |
| 40-44 minutes | 0 |
| 45-59 minutes | 3 |
| 60-89 minutes | 10 |
| 90+ minutes | 22 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 110 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 0 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 4 |
| Construction | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 0 |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 |
| Retail Trade | 35 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 0 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 33 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 0 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 2 |
| Gasoline Stations | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str | 0 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 4 |
| Information | 0 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 5 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 2 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 1 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 0 |
| Legal Services | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 0 |
| Educational Services | 4 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 0 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 0 |
| Accommodation | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 0 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 7 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 0 |
| Public Administration Emp | 42 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Masontown | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 34 |
| Graduated High School | 137 |
| Associates Degree | 37 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 50 |
| Graduate Degree | 27 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
Back To TopBusinesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 20 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 0 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 1 |
| Construction Bus | 0 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 0 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 0 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 4 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 0 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 2 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 0 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 1 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 0 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 1 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1 |
| Information Bus | 0 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 2 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 1 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 1 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 1 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 0 |
| Legal Services Bus | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 0 |
| Educational Services Bus | 1 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 0 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 0 |
| Accommodation Bus | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 0 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 3 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 0 |
| Public Administration Bus | 4 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16
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