Mason County, Michigan

Mason County Education, Geography, and History

Mason County is a county located in the state of Michigan. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 28,705. The county seat is Ludington.

Mason County comprises the Ludington, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Etymology - Origin of Mason County Name

Mason County is named for Michigan Governor Stevens T. Mason.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts

Mason County History

Mason County is named for Michigan Governor Stevens T. Mason.

Set Off: 1840 as Notipekago. Name changed to Mason in 1843

Organized: 1855

Geography: Land and Water

As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,242 square miles (3,220 km²), of which 495 square miles (1,280 km²) is land and 747 square miles (1,930 km²) (60%) is water

Neighboring Counties

Bordering counties are as follows:

• Manistee (north)
• Lake (east)
• Newaygo (southeast)
• Oceana (south)
  

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