Mason County's estimated 2025 population is 16,717 with a growth rate of -0.37% 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 -4.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mason County includes 87.4% White, 6.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,854 | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,052 | 6.19% |
| Two or more races | 775 | 4.56% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.58% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.34% |
Married
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Never Married
Mason County's average per capita income is $36,597. Household income levels show a median of $51,473. The poverty rate stands at 18.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,437 | - |
| Families | $66,260 | $98,860 |
| Households | $51,473 | $78,747 |
| Non Families | $27,642 | $40,902 |
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