Mason County , Kentucky

Population: 16,995 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $51,473 Home $157,500 Rent $724/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 16,995 residents, Mason County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.

$51,473
Median Income
household
$157,500
Home Value
median
$724/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $51,473
Per Capita Income $33,031
Poverty Rate 18.4%
Median Home Value $157,500
Median Gross Rent $724/mo
Owner Occupied 68.6%
Renter Occupied 31.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 16,995
Median Age 42.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.1%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 39.2  ·  39th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
57.86
🌀 Hurricane
35.38
🔥 Wildfire
6.55
❄️ Winter Storm
45.70
🌍 Earthquake
54.07
☀️ Drought
26.21

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