City · Kentucky
Maysville, Kentucky
Maysville, city, in Mason County, Kentucky. Maysville had 8,688 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,873 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,737 (±20). GEOID 2151024.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,688
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,873 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,737 ±20
Median household income
$39,013
±$7,843 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$151,500
±$23,524 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$699
±$57 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Maysville and what county is it in?
Maysville is a city in Mason County, Kentucky. It covers 19.0 square miles of land, 468 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Maysville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,688 people lived in Maysville on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 8,873 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,737 (±20).
| Measure | Maysville | Mason County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,737 ±20 | 16,956 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,983 ±273 | 7,131 | +411 |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.15 | 2.34 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 4,617 ±225 | 8,190 | no clear change |
Maysville's population since 2000
From 8,993 in 2000 to 8,688 in 2025: down 3.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Maysville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Maysville?
The median resident of Maysville is 41.0 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.6%.
| Measure | Maysville | Mason County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±2.2 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±2.7 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±2.9 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±2.5 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.1% ±2.8 pts | 86.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.2% ±3.6 pts | 22.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8% ±4.4 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9% ±3.4 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3% ±2.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±4.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Maysville earn?
Half of Maysville's 3,983 households earn less than $39,013 a year (±$7,843), against $52,178 in Mason County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $43,200 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Maysville | Mason County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,013 ±$7,843 | $52,178 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,710 ±$9,151 | $72,212 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,167 ±$4,076 | $31,189 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3% ±4.9 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.6% ±11.3 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.5% ±5.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±4.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7% ±4.6 pts | 85.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Maysville?
Owners occupy 52.3% of Maysville's occupied homes and renters 47.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 by its owner (±$23,524). The median renter pays $699 a month including utilities, and 40.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Maysville | Mason County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,500 ±$23,524 | $161,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $699 ±$57 | $727 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.1% ±8.7 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,150 ±$138 | $1,245 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.3% ±4.8 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.7% ±4.8 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,617 ±225 | 8,190 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±2.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±3.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.9% ±5.2 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.3% ±4.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.3% ±4.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Maysville building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Maysville in 2025 (26 in single-family houses), 3.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Maysville work and get to work?
86.0% of Maysville's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Maysville | Mason County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9% ±4.2 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.0% ±4.2 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±2.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±4.1 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Maysville?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Maysville, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,620 (Tract 9602) to $53,083 (Tract 9603).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602Mason County | 3,498 | $27,620 |
| Tract 9603Mason County | 3,866 | $53,083 |
| Tract 9604Mason County | 4,881 | $68,233 |
| Tract 9601Mason County | 2,794 | $53,487 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Maysville) · Census block assignment files
How does Maysville compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Maysville is the 3,543rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 50th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Maysville ranks 188th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 50th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 156th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 209th | 232 |
| Median household income | 188th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 132nd | 232 |
| Median home value | 139th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 161st | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 126th | 223 |
| Median age | 76th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 175th | 229 |
| Work from home | 118th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 86th | 232 |
Maysville's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Maysville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Maysville?
13 of the 57 figures for Maysville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Maysville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Maysville.