Mason County, Texas

Mason County
The Mason County Courthouse in Mason
Map of Texas highlighting Mason County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°43′N 99°13′W / 30.72°N 99.22°W / 30.72; -99.22
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1858
Named forFort Mason
SeatMason
Largest cityMason
Area
 • Total932 sq mi (2,410 km2)
 • Land929 sq mi (2,410 km2)
 • Water3.4 sq mi (9 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,953
 • Density4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.co.mason.tx.us

Mason County is a rural county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 3,953.[1] Its county seat is Mason.[2] The county is named for Fort Mason, which was located in the county.

  1. ^ "Mason County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.