Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,956 (100%) |
| Population Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,178 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,189 |
| Median Home Value | $161,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,190 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,711 (57.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,420 (29.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,059 (12.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,131 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 4,377 (61.4%) |
The table below compares Mason County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 68 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 52 | 57th |
| Median Household Income | # 75 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 47 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 30 | 76th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
