Mason County, Kentucky
county in Kentucky, United States
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]
Mason County | |
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![]() 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 | |
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Founded | 1788 |
Named for | George Mason |
Seat | Maysville |
Largest city | Maysville |
Area | |
• Total | 246 sq mi (640 km2) |
• Land | 240 sq mi (600 km2) |
• Water | 6.3 sq mi (16 km2) 2.6% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,120 |
• Density | 70/sq mi (27/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Website | masoncountykentucky |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Mason County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.