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Mason County

Kentucky · 17,120 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 $46,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,120
+2%since 2000
from 16,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,241
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,195 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,371
+77%since 2000
from $16,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(15,201)
Black7.1%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino1%(160)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(3,328)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(14,777)
Black5.9%(1,017)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(356)
Asian0.6%(107)
Other2%(351)
Diversity Score25.5%(4,358)
Segregation Score24.9%(4,254)
Diversity Score
25
+29%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Mason County to nearby counties

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Income$51,830+12%
Home value$165,100+14%
Population2,325−86%
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MASON COUNTY VS
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Home value$125,000−13%
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MASON COUNTY VS
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Home value$134,700−7%
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MASON COUNTY VS
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Income$59,531+29%
Home value$123,000−15%
Population7,949−53%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mason County, Kentucky?

Mason County, Kentucky has about 17,120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mason County, Kentucky earns about $46,241 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 $144,200, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Mason County, Kentucky?

About 21.4% 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 17.2% 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 454 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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