Mason County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mason County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 16,995. It is the 67th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mason County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mason County is $51,473. This is 18% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The median home value is $157,500. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Mason County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.