Mason, Ohio facts for kids
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Mason, Ohio
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An aerial view of Mason
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| Motto(s):
"More than you imagine."
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Location of Mason in Warren County
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 Mason, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Mason, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Warren | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.28 sq mi (49.93 km2) | ||
| • Land | 19.26 sq mi (49.89 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34,792 | ||
| • Density | 1,806.25/sq mi (697.41/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
45040
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| Area code(s) | 513 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-48188 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2395039 | ||
| Website | imaginemason.org | ||
Mason is a city in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, United States. It is about 22 miles north of downtown Cincinnati. In 2020, Mason had a population of 34,792 people.
Mason is famous for being home to the Kings Island amusement park. It also has one of the biggest tennis stadiums in the world, the Lindner Family Tennis Center. This stadium hosts the Cincinnati Open, a major tennis tournament for both men and women.
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History of Mason
On June 1, 1803, a veteran from the American Revolutionary War named William Mason bought 640 acres of land. This land is now the center of Mason. In 1815, he divided the land into 16 lots and called the village "Palmyra."
In 1835, people asked the federal post office to change the town's name. The town was listed as Kirkwood, possibly by mistake. Officials learned there was another Palmyra in Ohio. So, the name was officially changed to "Mason."
In 1923, Main Street was paved. This was a big event, and the whole town celebrated. For about 125 years, Mason stayed a small farming community. In 1970, just before it became a city, fewer than 5,700 people lived there.
Voice of America Radio Tower
In 1928, a very tall radio tower was built in Mason. It was called the WLW-AM tower and stood 831 feet high. Six years later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the tower to broadcast 10 times stronger.
This new power was strong enough to send radio signals across the Atlantic Ocean. But it caused problems for local people. They could hear the radio broadcast through their bedsprings, rain gutters, and even fences!
Other radio stations complained about signal problems. So, in 1939, the power was reduced back to its original strength. The company that ran the tower tried to fight this decision, but they lost in the Supreme Court.
Geography and Climate
Mason covers about 18.67 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water. The city also has a short border along the Little Miami River.
Mason's Weather
Mason has a varied climate. Summers are warm, and winters are cold. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Mason, Ohio | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
76 (24) |
84 (29) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
88 (31) |
81 (27) |
75 (24) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
43 (6) |
53 (12) |
65 (18) |
75 (24) |
83 (28) |
87 (31) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
68 (20) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
65 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19 (−7) |
21 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
61 (16) |
53 (12) |
41 (5) |
32 (0) |
24 (−4) |
41 (5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−13 (−25) |
−10 (−23) |
18 (−8) |
27 (−3) |
36 (2) |
40 (4) |
41 (5) |
26 (−3) |
12 (−11) |
−3 (−19) |
−22 (−30) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.18 (81) |
2.72 (69) |
3.73 (95) |
4.10 (104) |
4.96 (126) |
4.54 (115) |
4.04 (103) |
4.18 (106) |
3.14 (80) |
3.09 (78) |
3.65 (93) |
3.35 (85) |
44.68 (1,135) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
People of Mason
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 431 | — | |
| 1860 | 441 | 2.3% | |
| 1870 | 387 | −12.2% | |
| 1880 | 431 | 11.4% | |
| 1890 | 564 | 30.9% | |
| 1900 | 629 | 11.5% | |
| 1910 | 737 | 17.2% | |
| 1920 | 816 | 10.7% | |
| 1930 | 854 | 4.7% | |
| 1940 | 902 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,196 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,727 | 295.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,677 | 20.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,692 | 53.1% | |
| 1990 | 11,452 | 31.8% | |
| 2000 | 22,019 | 92.3% | |
| 2010 | 30,712 | 39.5% | |
| 2020 | 34,792 | 13.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 35,089 | 14.3% | |
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In 2020, Mason had 34,792 residents. About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 41.7 years.
Most households in Mason are families. About 38.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.72 people.
Economy and Attractions
Mason has many fun places to visit. These include the Kings Island amusement park and its water park, Soak City. There's also the Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park and resort.
The Lindner Family Tennis Center is another big attraction. It hosts the famous Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. This is one of the top nine tennis tournaments in the world.
Many large companies have offices or headquarters in Mason. Some of the biggest employers are Procter & Gamble, Luxottica Retail, and Cintas. Other important companies include Mitsubishi Electric and Heinz.
Over 500 businesses operate in Mason. Many high-tech companies and corporate headquarters choose Mason. The city has 24 commerce parks, which are special areas for businesses.
Arts and Culture
The Mason Veterans Memorial is a special place dedicated to veterans. It was opened in 2003. Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon, was a special guest at the dedication. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
The memorial has 10 pillars. Each pillar stands for a major conflict in American history. The height of each pillar shows how many people were lost in that war. There is also an eternal flame at the memorial.
Mason also has a public library called the Mason Public Library. In 2024, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced they would build their first temple in southern Ohio in Mason.
Parks and Recreation
Mason has seven city parks, covering about 300 acres. These parks have fishing lakes, walking trails, sports fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
The Mason Community Center is a huge building for recreation. It opened in 2003 and is one of the biggest public recreation places in Ohio. It has two pools, a gym, a fitness center, a walking track, and even a climbing wall.
Mason also has a growing network of bike paths. These paths connect neighborhoods to schools, parks, and downtown. In 2019, construction began on a new outdoor recreation center. It will have a large pool, a lazy river, and a splash pad.
Education in Mason
Mason City Schools is known as one of the best school districts in Ohio. It consistently receives high ratings.
Mason has five public schools:
- Mason Early Childhood Center (for pre-kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- Mason Elementary School (for grades 3-4)
- Mason Intermediate School (for grades 5-6)
- Mason Middle School (for grades 7-8)
- William Mason High School
The newest school building, Mason Elementary, opened in 2019. Mason is also home to a campus of Sinclair Community College. This campus opened in 2007 and serves about 1,400 students.
Media and Radio
Mason is part of the Cincinnati media market. While no broadcast stations are licensed directly to Mason, the city is home to the transmitter for WLW (AM 700). WLW is a powerful radio station licensed to Cincinnati.
The WLW transmitter site has one of only seven remaining Blaw-Knox diamond-shaped towers. From 1934 to 1939, WLW was the most powerful broadcast station in the country!
Famous People from Mason
- George Clooney, actor
- Majel Coleman, actress and model
- Brant Daugherty, actor
- Josh Kline, football player in the National Football League
- Dan Patrick, journalist and TV/radio host
- Carson Williams, electrical engineer
- T.J. Zeuch, baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Mason (Ohio) para niños
