Mason County's estimated 2026 population is 16,958 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mason County is the 68th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 17,503 and has seen a growth of -3.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 13,166 adults, (3,346 of whom are seniors) in Mason County.
Female: 8,678 (51.2%)
Male: 8,278 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Mason County includes 86.92% White, 5.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,739 | 86.92% |
| Black or African American | 997 | 5.88% |
| Two or more races | 845 | 4.98% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 147 | 0.87% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.41% |
Mason County's average per capita income is $38,661. Household income levels show a median of $52,178. The poverty rate stands at 18.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,412 | - |
| Families | $67,598 | $92,609 |
| Households | $52,178 | $72,212 |
| Non Families | $23,661 | $36,889 |
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