Mason County, Kentucky

Mason County
The Mason County courthouse in Maysville
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°36′N 83°50′W / 38.6°N 83.83°W / 38.6; -83.83
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1788
Named forGeorge Mason
SeatMaysville
Largest cityMaysville
Area
 • Total246 sq mi (640 km2)
 • Land240 sq mi (600 km2)
 • Water6.3 sq mi (16 km2)  2.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,120
 • Density70/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitemasoncountykentucky.us

Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,120.[1] Its county seat is Maysville.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Mason County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.