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Masontown, West Virginia
Town · Population 507 · #148 in West Virginia
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About Masontown
Masontown is a tiny community in northeastern West Virginia with an estimated population of 507.
Masontown holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,811 residents per square mile.
📰 Masontown News Today
- David W. Gillispie Obituary | Field Funeral Home | Masontown, WV Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- UPDATE: More information released by family member after vehicle accident on Route 7 in Preston County WDTV 5 · Jun 9
- Explore Masontown, West Virginia: Nature, Neighborhood Vibes, and Local Flavor Visit Mountaineer Country · Sep 29
- Portion of Route 7 in Preston County closed for several hours due to overturned tractor trailer WAJR · Jul 1
- Lydia DeBoni Main WV News · Jan 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Masontown Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)507
Rank in state#148 of 230
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density1,811/sq mi
Coordinates39.5512, -79.8003