Mason County, Michigan
Mason County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,705 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,164 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ludington. The county was created 185 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Mason County
| Population : | 29,164 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from : | Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County, Mason County |
| Area : | 3216 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 60% |
| Land as percent of area : | 40% |
| Named for : | Stevens T. Mason |
| Capital : | Ludington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 18:14:12 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mason County is located at 43°57'23"N 86°25'21"W (43.9562500, -86.4225800). It has 2 neighbors: Manistee County and Oceana County.
Mason County map
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The largest city of Mason County is Ludington with a population of 8,096. Other cities include, Scottville population 1,209, Custer population 284 and Free Soil population 144. See all Mason County cities & populated places.
Mason County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ludington | 8,096 | City in Mason County, Michigan, United States |
| Amber | 2,599 | Township in Mason County, Michigan |
| Scottville | 1,209 | City in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Custer | 284 | Human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Fountain | 198 | Village in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Free Soil | 144 | Human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Mason County
Mason County has 2 neighbours.
- Manistee County county in Michigan, United States
- Oceana County county in Michigan, United States
- Ludington
Demographics
The population of Mason County increased by 1.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,705 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,643 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,660 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,668 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,732 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,738 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,810 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,996 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,084 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,144 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,164 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Mason County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 68,224 people.
- Mason County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 26,335 people.
- Mason County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 17,035 people.
- Mason County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,173 people.
- Mason County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 4,344 people.
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
