Mason County, Texas
Mason County: county in Texas, United States
About
Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,012 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,344 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mason. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.
County Snapshot
Mason County at a glance
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MasonPopulation 2,347
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Quick Facts about Mason County
| Population | 4,344 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County |
| Area | 2414 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.7177,-99.2261 |
| Named for | Fort Mason |
| Capital | Mason |
| Establishment | January 01, 1858 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:03:54 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Mason County is located at 30°43'4"N 99°13'34"W (30.7177200, -99.2261300). It has 6 neighbors: Gillespie County, Kimble County, Llano County, McCulloch County, Menard County and San Saba County.
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The largest city of Mason County is Mason with a population of 2,347. . See all Mason County cities & populated places.
Mason County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 2,347 | City in Texas, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Mason County
Official Website- Mason
Demographics
The population of Mason County increased by 7.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,012 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,033 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,056 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,120 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,095 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,057 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,161 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,179 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,259 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,274 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,344 | 1.61% | estimation process |
People born in Mason County (5)
People born in Mason County, including politician Coke R. Stevenson, journalist J. Marvin Hunter, Discoverer of Carlsbad Caverns James Larkin White, .
More notable people
- Roy McKay (American football player (1920-1969)) he was born in 02/02/1920
- Leonie von Meusebach–Zesch (pioneer female dentist) she was born in 27/11/1882
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, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 17,035 people.
- Mason County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,173 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |