Mason County originated in 1840, was named after Stevens T. Mason, the first governor of Michigan. Ludington forms the county seat of the county. With a population of around 28.7K with a racial makeup including White, Native American, black or African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, and others along with about 11.4K households and 7.8 K families, it occupies an estimated area of 1242 sq mi.

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