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Massac County

Illinois · 14,169 residents · 237.151 sq mi
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Massac County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,195. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
14,169
−7%since 2000
from 15,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+12%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,195
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,498 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,624
+51%since 2000
from $16,334 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(13,962)
Black5.4%(826)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(123)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(2,361)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(12,077)
Black6.2%(875)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(333)
Asian0.3%(43)
Other3.8%(534)
Diversity Score29.4%(4,160)
Segregation Score8.4%(1,192)
Diversity Score
29
+89%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massac County, Illinois?

Massac County, Illinois has about 14,169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Massac County, Illinois earns about $51,195 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 $88,500, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Massac County, Illinois?

About 13.8% 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 17.1% of people in Massac County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massac County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Massac County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 583 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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