Maysville is a city located in Mason County Kentucky. Maysville has a 2024 population of 8,623. It is also the county seat of Mason County. Maysville is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,877 in 2020.
The average household income in Maysville is $66,725 with a poverty rate of 23.78%. The median age in Maysville is 42.1 years: 40.9 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maysville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,505 | 85.5% |
| Black or African American | 593 | 6.76% |
| Two or more races | 430 | 4.9% |
| Native American | 159 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 90 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,866 | 2.21 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 1,661 | 1.14 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 1,418 | 3.07 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 641 | 2.78 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Male | 146 | 3.45 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 605 | 9.54% |
| Associates Degree | 803 | 12.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 665 | 10.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 710 | 11.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,844 | 29.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 367 | 5.79% |
| Some College | 1,348 | 21.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,522 | 4,614 | 1,113 |
| Black | 425 | 391 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 215 | 163 |
| Hispanic | 213 | 213 | 137 |
| Native American | 118 | 118 | 42 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 10 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,622 | $59,177 | $52,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,396 | $61,071 | $63,587 |
| High School Graduate | $25,716 | $27,303 | $25,152 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,815 | $32,022 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,419 | $43,295 | $27,102 |
| Some College | $37,122 | $52,679 | $31,563 |
$34,419
Average Earnings
$43,295
Average Male
$27,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.48% of Maysville residents speak only English, while 2.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,274 | 1,527 | 20.99% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 184 | 57.86% |
| Native | 159 | 159 | 100% |
| Black | 571 | 142 | 24.87% |
| Multiple | 430 | 109 | 25.35% |
| Asian | 90 | 90 | 100% |
23.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.59%
Male Poverty Rate
26.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maysville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maysville is White, with 20.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.87% |
| Some College | 14.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.36% |
| Female Employed | 12.01% |
| Male Employed | 8.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,052 | $86,524 |
| Households | $41,923 | $66,725 |
| Married Families | $71,439 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,306 | $37,454 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
464
Number of Veterans
429
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 145 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 75+ | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 5.45% |
| Black | 91 | 20.13% |
| Native American | 42 | 35.59% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 15.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.31%
Born in Maysville
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
96.92% of Maysville residents were born in the United States, with 69.31% having been born in Kentucky. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,306 | -64 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 8,370 | -63 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 8,433 | -63 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 8,496 | -64 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 8,560 | -63 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 8,623 | -64 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 8,687 | -44 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 8,731 | -42 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 8,773 | -104 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 8,877 | 176 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 8,701 | -40 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 8,741 | -69 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 8,810 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 8,812 | 65 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 8,747 | -54 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 8,801 | -102 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 8,903 | -77 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 8,980 | -50 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 9,030 | 13 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 9,017 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,993 | 1,824 | 25.44% |
| 1990 | 7,169 | -814 | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 7,983 | 572 | 7.72% |
| 1970 | 7,411 | -1,073 | -12.65% |
| 1960 | 8,484 | -148 | -1.71% |
| 1950 | 8,632 | 2,060 | 31.35% |
| 1940 | 6,572 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 1930 | 6,557 | 450 | 7.37% |
| 1920 | 6,107 | -34 | -0.55% |
| 1910 | 6,141 | -282 | -4.39% |
| 1900 | 6,423 | 1,065 | 19.88% |
| 1890 | 5,358 | 138 | 2.64% |
| 1880 | 5,220 | 515 | 10.95% |
| 1870 | 4,705 | 1,206 | 34.47% |
| 1860 | 3,499 | -341 | -8.88% |
| 1850 | 3,840 | 1,099 | 40.09% |
| 1840 | 2,741 | -5,565 | -67% |