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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Massac County

Illinois · 15,161 residents · 237.151 sq mi
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Massac County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,498. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,161
+3%since 1990
from 14,752 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 62 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.6
+4%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,498
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,632 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,334
+61%since 1990
from $10,136 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.5%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$373
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(13,798)
Black6.1%(896)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(84)
Asian0.3%(42)
Diversity Score16.4%(2,422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(13,962)
Black5.4%(826)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(123)
Asian0.3%(38)
Diversity Score15.6%(2,361)
Diversity Score
16
−5%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Massac County to nearby counties

MASSAC COUNTY VS
McCracken County
Income$64,373+104%
Home value$188,100+209%
Population67,553+400%
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MASSAC COUNTY VS
Pope County
Income$60,050+91%
Home value$143,800+137%
Population3,672−73%
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MASSAC COUNTY VS
Livingston County
Income$58,984+87%
Home value$125,600+107%
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MASSAC COUNTY VS
Johnson County
Income$62,528+99%
Home value$160,500+164%
Population13,363−1%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massac County, Illinois?

Massac County, Illinois has about 15,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Massac County, Illinois?

The typical household in Massac County, Illinois earns about $31,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massac County, Illinois expensive?

In Massac County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,800, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Massac County, Illinois?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Massac County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Massac County, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Massac County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massac County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Massac County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 409 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9704
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