Mason County, Michigan

Mason County: County in Michigan, United States

About

Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,705 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,164 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ludington. The county was created 184 years ago in 1839.

Mason County locator map
Location of Mason County on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Mason County

Population : 29,164 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
Different from : Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County
Area : 3216 km2
Water as percent of area : 60%
Land as percent of area : 40%
Named for : Stevens T. Mason
Capital : Ludington
Establishment : January 01, 1840
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 15:36:20 (10th November 2024)
Density : 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.57% (2010-2020)
Mason County courthouse clock tower image
Mason County courthouse clock tower
Mason County courthouse clock tower image

Geography

Mason County is located at 43°57'23"N 86°25'21"W (43.9562500, -86.4225800). It has 2 neighbors: Manistee County and Oceana County.

Mason County map

The largest city of Mason County is Ludington with a population of 8,096. Other cities include, Scottville population 1,209, Custer population 284 and Free Soil population 144. See all Mason County cities & populated places.

Mason County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County.

City Name Population Title
Ludington 8,096 City in Mason County, Michigan, United States
Amber 2,599 Township in Mason County, Michigan
Scottville 1,209 City in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America
Custer 284 Human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America
Fountain 198 Village in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America
Free Soil 144 Human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America

Mason County has 2 neighbours.

  • Ludington

Demographics

The population of Mason County increased by 1.57% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 28,705 - census
2011 28,643 -0.22% estimation process
2012 28,660 0.06% estimation process
2013 28,668 0.03% estimation process
2014 28,732 0.22% estimation process
2015 28,738 0.02% estimation process
2016 28,810 0.25% estimation process
2017 28,996 0.64% estimation process
2018 29,084 0.3% estimation process
2019 29,144 0.21% estimation process
2020 29,164 0.07% estimation process

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