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 creekDeckers 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.

ace hardwareStreet’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 barnChristmas 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
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Masontown474482502493

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-4282624
5-9262826
10-14332728
15-19232326
20-24182722
25-29312327
30-34372322
35-39333423
40-44354035
45-49303340
50-54313632
55-59433035
60-64363430
65-69214231
70-74193338
75-79141928
80-84151215
85+91112
18+383406399
Median Age424547

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Race

Masontown2022
Total502.000
White Alone94.620
Black Alone0.200
American Indian Alone0.200
Asian Alone0.000
Pacific Islander Alone0.000
Some Other Race0.000
Two or More Races4.980
Hispanic Origin0.600
Diversity Index11.300

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Growth Rate

Masontown2022 - 2027
Population-0.36%
Households-0.35%
Families-0.29%
Median Household Income6%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households204211229225
Housing Units260267282282
Owner Occupied Units193191
Renter Occupied Units3635
Vacant Units5357

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Home Value

Masontown20222027
Median Home Value$143,243$171,528
Average Home Value$188,660$222,644
<$50,0002922
$50,000 - $99,9993627
$100,000 - $149,9993731
$150,000 - $199,9993836
$200,000 - $249,999910
$250,000 - $299,9991216
$300,000 - $399,9991526
$400,000 - $499,99912
$500,000 - $749,9991621
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later0
2000-200920
1990-199923
1980-198919
1970-197935
1960-196925
1950-195974
1940-194926
1939 or Before105

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Income
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Income

Masontown20222027
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

Masontown2022
<$15,00035
$15,000 - $24,99931
$25,000 - $34,99939
$35,000 - $49,99927
$50,000 - $74,99940
$75,000 - $99,99923
$100,000 - $149,99928
$150,000 - $199,9995
$200,000+1

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+261
In-County Residents57
Out-of-County Residents195
Drive Alone233
Carpooled21
Public Transport0
Work at Home0
Less than 5 minutes11
5-9 minutes35
10-14 minutes4
15-19 minutes35
20-24 minutes42
25-29 minutes35
30-34 minutes52
35-39 minutes12
40-44 minutes0
45-59 minutes3
60-89 minutes10
90+ minutes22
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees110
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities4
Construction0
Manufacturing0
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade35
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip33
Food & Beverage Stores0
Health/Pers Care Stores2
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music0
General Merchandise Str0
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse4
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance7
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn5
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other2
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing1
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv0
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services4
HealthCare/Social Assist0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs0
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin7
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp42

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Educational Attainment (25+)

Masontown2022
Some High School34
Graduated High School137
Associates Degree37
Bachelor's Degree50
Graduate Degree27

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses20
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus0
Manufacturing Bus0
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus4
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus2
Food & Beverage Stores Bus0
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus0
General Merchandise Str Bus0
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus1
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus2
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus1
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus1
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus1
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus0
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus1
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus0
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus3
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus4

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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