Mason, Texas
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Mason is a city in Mason County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,134 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Mason CountyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
Mason is located at (30.747796, -99.231880){{GR|1}
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²), all land.
[edit] History
In 1850 a small frontier fort was built by the U.S. Army on a hill overlooking what is now the small town of Mason. This fort was a base for the 2ndCavalry in their efforts to stop indian raids on white settlements in central Texas. Robert E. Lee was commander at the time of the break out of the Civil War.
The protection and commercial possibilities of the fort drew settlers, many from the small Texas German town of Fredericksburg, thirty five miles to the southeast.Dissident German Methodists moved to the Willow Creek area east of Mason and established farms and ranches in the community later known as Art.
After the U.S. Civil War returning Confederate veterans and German ranchers clashed over cattle rustling and other crimes. The resulting killings were known as "The HooDoo Wars," and involved several famous gunfighters. A famous local businesswoman, Anna Martin, established several successful enterprises including a still prosperous bank, and set an example of capitalist success in the county.
Fred Gipson was the most famous Mason native, revered for his children's novel "Ol' Yeller."
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,134 people, 914 households, and 585 families residing in the city. The population density was 223.9/km² (579.7/mi²). There were 1,103 housing units at an average density of 115.7/km² (299.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.14% White, 0.19% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 8.25% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.04% of the population.
There were 914 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,344, and the median income for a family was $39,310. Males had a median income of $26,736 versus $14,461 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,525. About 15.9% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.
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