U.S. County · Profile

Mason County

16.8KTotal Population
70Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+0.17%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Mason County has a population of 16,841 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Mason County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.0%14,820
Black or African American6.8%1,145
Two or More Races3.5%589
Hispanic or Latino2.2%371
Asian0.6%101
Some Other Race0.6%101
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%84
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%17

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Mason County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$48,460
35.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,842
11.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.7%
62.6% above national average
Median Age
42.1 years

Income & Poverty

$48,460Median Household Income
$33,842Per Capita Income
18.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$48,460$81,916
Families$64,817$98,729
Married-couple Families$64,817$72,595
Nonfamily Households$28,615$30,904

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Mason County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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