Mason County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mason County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21161
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 240.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.28 sq mi
- Total Area
- 246.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.594137
- Longitude
- -83.828125
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,884
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,097
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,482 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 2.4% |
| White | 14,845 | 87.9% |
| Black | 1,000 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,749 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 2.6% |
| White | 11,619 | 88.7% |
| Black | 884 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,956
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,545
- Poverty Rate
- 18.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,137
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,739 | 86.9% |
| Black | 997 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,321
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,138 | 49.8% |
| Republican | 5,010 | 40.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 674 | 5.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,699 | 46.3% |
| Female | 6,622 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,821 | 87.8% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 1.4% |
| Black | 396 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,763
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,138 | 47.5% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 21.1% |
| Black | 139 | 35.1% |
| Asian | 52 | 45.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,645 | 46.4% |
| Female | 3,118 | 47.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,497 (29.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,387 (19.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,190
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,070
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $769
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.