Mason County, Kentucky

Mason County
County
The Mason County courthouse in Maysville
The Mason County courthouse in Maysville
Map of Kentucky highlighting Mason County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting 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.