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Massac, KY
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky.
Population
4,698
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,162
ZIP codes
0
Massac and its ZIP codes
Massac at a glance
- Massac is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 91st among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $92,560, 45% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,400 (16% above Kentucky) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Massac, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Massac, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,560
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$239,400
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
49.4%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (624), Irish Americans (244), French Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCracken County. PPP loans are for Massac.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,309
40,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,969
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$470M
FY 2026, $6,919 per person
How people get to work
Massac, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Massac, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Massac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HendronCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| PaducahCity | 4 mi | 20.3 |
| FarleyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Brookport, ILCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Metropolis, ILCity | 9.1 mi | 6 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.8 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LedbetterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| LowesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| KevilCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Joppa, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BandanaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| La CenterCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Massac, KY in?
- Massac is in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Massac, KY?
- About 4,698 people live in Massac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Massac?
- Nearby places include Hendron (1.9 mi), Paducah (4 mi), Farley (6.1 mi), Brookport, IL (7.4 mi), Metropolis, IL (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023