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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mason County

Kentucky · 16,800 residents · 240.127 sq mi
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Mason County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,195. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,800
+1%since 1990
from 16,666 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 69 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+8%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K17K18K1990201020202024Mason County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,195
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,582 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,589
+68%since 1990
from $9,888 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(15,335)
Black7.5%(1,247)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(72)
Asian0.4%(62)
Diversity Score19.4%(3,230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(15,201)
Black7.1%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino1%(160)
Asian0.4%(62)
Diversity Score19.8%(3,328)
Diversity Score
20
+2%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Pop 16,186
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Pop 15,836
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Pop 15,720
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Compare Mason County to nearby counties

MASON COUNTY VS
Robertson County
Income$51,830+72%
Home value$165,100+132%
Population2,325−86%
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MASON COUNTY VS
Bracken County
Income$66,319+120%
Home value$125,000+76%
Population8,511−50%
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MASON COUNTY VS
Fleming County
Income$49,307+63%
Home value$134,700+89%
Population15,787−7%
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MASON COUNTY VS
Nicholas County
Income$59,531+97%
Home value$123,000+73%
Population7,949−53%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, Kentucky?

Mason County, Kentucky has about 16,800 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mason County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Mason County, Kentucky earns about $30,195 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mason County, Kentucky expensive?

In Mason County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, Kentucky?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mason County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mason County, Kentucky?

About 16.8% of people in Mason County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mason County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Mason County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9605
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