Mason County, Kentucky
Mason County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,490 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,035 inhabitants. Its county seat is Maysville. The county was created 237 years ago in 1788.
County Snapshot
Mason County at a glance
Mason County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kentucky counties
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MaysvillePopulation 8,683
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Quick Facts about Mason County
| Population | 17,035 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County |
| Area | 639 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5952,-83.8243 |
| Named for | George Mason |
| Capital | Maysville |
| Establishment | November 05, 1788 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:04:09 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Mason County is located at 38°35'43"N 83°49'27"W (38.5951700, -83.8242500). It has 6 neighbors: Bracken County, Fleming County, Lewis County, Robertson County, Adams County and Brown County.
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The largest city of Mason County is Maysville with a population of 8,683. Other cities include, Dover population 252 and Sardis population 97. See all Mason County cities & populated places.
Mason County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maysville | 8,683 | City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States |
| Dover | 252 | Home rule-class city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States |
| Sardis | 97 | Human settlement in Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 3 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mason County decreased by 2.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,490 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,546 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,460 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,323 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,133 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,050 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,167 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,192 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,080 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,070 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,035 | -0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Mason County (14)
People born in Mason County, including politician and soldier Alexander William Doniphan, politician Joshua Baker, judge Roy Bean, .
More notable people
- William McLean (American politician) he was born in 10/08/1794
- Joshua Bean (American mayor) he was born in 01/01/1818
- Alphonso Boone (American pioneer) he was born in 07/11/1796
- Carr B. White (Union Army officer) he was born in 08/02/1823
- John Robert Procter (United States geologist and civil service reformer) he was born in 16/03/1844
- Thomas Marshall (Brigadier General in the United States Army of the Mexican-American War) he was born in 13/04/1793
- William Y. Slack (Confederate Army general, lawyer and politician) he was born in 01/08/1816
- John William Showalter (United States federal judge) he was born in 08/02/1844
- John A. Brooks (American politician) he was born in 03/06/1836
- Carter B. Harlan he was born in 01/08/1806
- Elizabeth Bryant Johnston (American author, 1833-1907) she was born in 12/07/1833
Other places with the same name (5)
- Mason County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 68,224 people.
- Mason County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 29,164 people.
- Mason County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 26,335 people.
- Mason County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,173 people.
- Mason County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 4,344 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |