Mason County, Kentucky

Total Population: 16,995

County Seat: Maysville

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Median Home Value

$157,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,473

Across all households

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.2%
Two or More Races3.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

6.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,473

Mean Household Income

$78,747

Per Capita Income

$33,031

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$157,500

Median Rent

$724/mo

Total Housing Units

8,186

Owner-Occupied

68.6%

Renter-Occupied

31.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Married Couple Households

45.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.9%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

82.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21161.