Mason County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Mason County, Kentucky has a population of 16,956, the 67th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $52,178 and the median home value is $161,500. The poverty rate is 18.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Mason County Quick Facts
How Mason County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,995 | 16,956 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $51,473 | $52,178 | +1.4% |
| Median home value | $157,500 | $161,500 | +2.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Mason County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maysville | 8,737 | $39,013 | 24.3% | $151,500 |
| Dover | 247 | $70,962 | 17.4% | $93,800 |
| Germantown | 232 | $77,000 | 2.2% | $101,400 |
| Sardis | 98 | $55,000 | 9.2% | N/A |
| Mays Lick | 88 | N/A | 58.0% | N/A |
Explore Kentucky Rankings
Population Overview
Mason County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 16,956. It is the 67th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mason County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Mason County is $52,178. This is 18% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $161,500. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Mason County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Mason County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mason County, Kentucky?
Mason County has a population of 16,956, making it the 67th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Mason County?
The median household income in Mason County is $52,178 with a poverty rate of 18.8%.
How many cities are in Mason County, Kentucky?
Mason County contains 5 Census-designated places.