Census-designated place · Kentucky
Massac, Kentucky
Massac, census-designated place, in McCracken County, Kentucky. Massac had 4,635 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,698 (±562). GEOID 2150556.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,635
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 4,698 ±562
Median household income
$92,560
±$21,529 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$239,400
±$24,167 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$887
±$50 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Massac and what county is it in?
Massac is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in McCracken County, Kentucky. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 1,146 residents per square mile in 2020.
Massac is in the Paducah, KY-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Massac, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,635 residents in Massac, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 4,698 (±562).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Massac is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Massac | McCracken County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,698 ±562 | 67,564 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,821 ±269 | 27,601 | −367 |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.28 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,011 ±281 | 32,280 | −379 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Massac?
The median resident of Massac is 33.7 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.4%.
| Measure | Massac | McCracken County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±3.0 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±5.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±4.5 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±3.8 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5% ±5.6 pts | 81.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±5.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±4.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±3.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±3.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±5.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.4% ±7.6 pts | 29.0% | +20.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.6% ±5.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±8.6 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±4.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Massac earn?
Half of Massac's 1,821 households earn less than $92,560 a year (±$21,529), against $64,373 in McCracken County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,670 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $50,890 after inflation. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Massac | McCracken County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,560 ±$21,529 | $64,373 | +$50,890 |
| Mean household income | $101,989 ±$11,312 | $93,079 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,117 ±$5,432 | $39,193 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% ±5.0 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0% ±8.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7% ±4.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±2.1 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±4.5 pts | 89.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Massac?
Owners occupy 68.4% of Massac's occupied homes and renters 31.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,400 by its owner (±$24,167). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 31.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Massac | McCracken County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,400 ±$24,167 | $188,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $887 ±$50 | $898 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.1% ±17.3 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,463 ±$169 | $1,364 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.4% ±9.4 pts | 68.9% | +16.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.6% ±9.4 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,011 ±281 | 32,280 | −379 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.7% ±8.5 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.8% ±6.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±3.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Massac work and get to work?
80.9% of Massac's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.5 minutes.
| Measure | Massac | McCracken County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±6.4 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9% ±7.8 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±7.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.5 min ±1.6 | 17.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Massac?
No census tract lies mostly in Massac; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 313.01McCracken County | 5,352 | $64,632 |
| Tract 313.02McCracken County | 6,484 | $92,096 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Massac) · Census block assignment files
How does Massac compare with other places in Kentucky?
Massac ranks 38th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 91st | 232 |
| Residents per square mile | 110th | 232 |
| Median household income | 38th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 51st | 232 |
| Median home value | 61st | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 98th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 166th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th | 223 |
| Median age | 194th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 229 |
| Work from home | 42nd | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 216th | 232 |
Massac's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Massac with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Massac?
20 of the 57 figures for Massac on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Massac are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.