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Massac

Kentucky · 4,635 residents · 4.043 sq mi
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Massac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,599. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $177,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,635
+19%since 2000
from 3,888 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Massac
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,599
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,201 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,843
+24%since 2000
from $22,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+64%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,654)
Black2.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(452)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(3,832)
Black7.9%(368)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(143)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other10.4%(484)
Diversity Score45.8%(2,122)
Diversity Score
46
+293%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massac, Kentucky?

Massac, Kentucky has about 4,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Massac, Kentucky?

The typical household in Massac, Kentucky earns about $46,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massac, Kentucky expensive?

In Massac, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $177,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Massac, Kentucky?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Massac, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Massac, Kentucky?

About 16.5% of people in Massac, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massac, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Massac, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 902 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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