Mason County, Texas
Mason County, Texas | |
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The Mason County Courthouse in Mason | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 30°43′N 99°13′W / 30.72°N 99.22°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Named after | Fort Mason |
| Seat | Mason |
| Largest city | Mason |
| Area | |
• Total | 932 sq mi (2,410 km2) |
| • Land | 929 sq mi (2,410 km2) |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,953 |
| • Density | 4.26/sq mi (1.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
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. Its county seat is Mason. The county is named for Fort Mason, which was located in the county.