Mason County
Mason County is located in Central Texas, just south of the geographic center of the state. The county's center lies at approximately 30°45' north latitude and 99°11' west longitude, just over ninety-five miles northwest of Austin. The county covers an area of 935 square miles in the region commonly called the Hill Country; its elevation ranges from 1,300 to 2,200 feet. The western part of the county lies on the edge of the Edwards Plateau and is characterized by generally flat terrain surfaced by shallow, stony clays and loams. The eastern part of the county, in the Llano basin, is characterized by rolling to steep terrain surfaced by deeper sandy and clayey loams. The primary natural resources are derived from the limestone and granite formations underlying these areas and include quarried stone, crushed rock and gravel, sand, and lime. Mineral resources include granitic quartz, feldspar, iron, lead, manganese, and topaz, but none appears in significant amounts. The county flora comprises an assortment of grasses, scrub brush, creosote bush, and cacti, with open stands of various hardwoods, primarily live oak, mesquite, and Ashe juniper. Native pecan trees can be found along the banks of creeks and rivers. The county's abundant wildlife, particularly deer, wild turkey, dove, and quail, has made it a popular hunting and fishing area. The Llano River, which flows west to east through the center of the county, drains the majority of Mason County. Other rivers include the James River, which enters the Llano from the south, and the San Saba River, which crosses the extreme northwestern corner of the county. There are also a number of spring-fed creeks. The western edge of the county overlies the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) aquifer, and portions of the county overlie the Hickory Sandstone and Ellenburger-San Saba aquifers. Rainfall averages approximately 25 inches a year, temperatures range from an average high of 97° F in July to an average low of 37° in January, and the growing season lasts approximately 217 days.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Alice J. Rhoades | © Texas State Historical Association
Mason County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Mason County
- Mason County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Mason County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
1180 ft – 2217 ft
Places of Mason County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Adullam | Town | |
Art | Town | |
Barton Springs | Town | |
Beaver Creek | Town | |
Behrens | Town | |
Bethel | Town | |
Blucher | Town | |
Blue Mountain | Town | |
Blue Stretch | Town | |
Bluff Creek | Town | |
Camp Air | Town | |
Capitola | Town | |
Cold Spring | Town | |
Cootsville | Town | |
Deerton | Town | |
Double Knobbs | Town | |
Flemingville | Town | |
Fly Gap | Town | |
Fredonia | Town | |
Funston | Town | |
Granda | Town | |
Grit | Town | |
Grossville | Town | |
Hedwigs Hill | Town | |
Hersfeld | Town | |
Hey | Town | |
Hilda | Town | |
Hohenstein | Town | |
Holt | Town | |
Honey Creek | Town | |
Indianapolis | Town | |
Jenkins Ranch | Town | |
Katemcy | Town | |
Koockville | Town | |
Long Mountain | Town | |
Loyal Valley | Town | |
Mason | Town | |
Peter's Prairie | Town | |
Plehweville | Town | |
Pontotoc | Town | |
Ranch Branch | Town | |
Simonville | Town | |
Streeter | Town | |
Ten Mile | Town | |
Wagram | Town | |
Willow Creek | Town |
Photos of Mason County and surrounding areas

Mason County, Texas
Scenery of Ranchland in Mason County, Texas. Photograph by William L. Farr.

Mason County, Texas
Map of Mason County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.

Mason, seat of Mason County, Texas
The Mason County Courthouse, located in the city of Mason, was destroyed in February 4, 2021 due to a fire caused by a local arsonist. Photograph by Geoffreylong. Mason

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Mason County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Mason County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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4,274 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Mason County
People | Year | Source |
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1,657 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$44,601 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Mason County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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2,632,251,160 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Mason County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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21,818,790 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Mason County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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9,849,378 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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6.0 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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29.2 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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32.1 | 92.3 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Mason County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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928.8 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Mason County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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932.2 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |