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
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
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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