About Mason
Set in the western part of Texas, Mason is a small town, home to 2,152 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Mason is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 590 residents per square mile.
📰 Mason News Today
- Sondra "Sonnie" Mason Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- This Texas Hill Country town rivals Fredericksburg's charm MySA · Apr 26
- Jacob Wayne Mason Obituary Dec 18, 2025 Allen Family Funeral Options · Jan 26
- 7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Texas WorldAtlas · Aug 9
- Texas Rangers Seek New Tips in Mason Co. Ranch Murder Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) (.gov) · Oct 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mason Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Mason — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mason
- Willow Creek Cafe & Club — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Mason County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mason
- Katemcy Rocks Offroad Park reviews ★
- Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Wolf Caves Entrance to Offroad Area reviews ★
- Wolf Caves Offroad Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mason
- MASON EL
- MASON H S
- MASON J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,152
Rank in state#584 of 1,224
Land area3.65 sq mi
Density590/sq mi
Coordinates30.7477, -99.2286