Mason County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,956 | — | #2,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,178 | -30.6% | #2,652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,343 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,500 | -42.7% | #1,996 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $727 | -37.5% | #2,603 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | +49.3% | #2,549 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mason County has a population of 16,956, making it the #2,039 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mason County is $52,178, ranking #2,652 out of 3,222 counties — 30.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.8% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Mason County is $161,500 (-42.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $727/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.1%.
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95.6% of residents in Mason County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Mason County, Kentucky
Mason County, Kentucky has a total population of 16,956, making it the 2,039th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mason County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mason County is $52,178, which ranks #2,652 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Mason County is $161,500, 42.7% below the national median. Renters in Mason County pay a median gross rent of $727 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mason County, 20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Mason County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.9%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Mason County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.