County profile · Illinois
Massac County, IL market data
How Massac County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 13,502
- −4.5% since 2020
- Households
- 5,457
- Median household income
- $65,116
- +37.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $121,900
- Jobs located here
- 3,085
- Highest market score
- 59
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #791 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Massac County has an estimated 13,502 people and 5,457 households. Population estimates put the population change in Massac County from 2020 to 2025 at −4.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Massac County is $65,116, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 37.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Massac County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Of the business types scored in Massac County, medical and dental practices (59), dentists and orthodontists (46) and real estate businesses (43) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #791 of 2,394 scored counties.
Massac County is part of the Paducah metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home repair companies (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Massac County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Massac County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 59 | #791 of 2,394 | 29 | 53.1 | $235K | 154 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,077 of 1,886 | 5 | 9.2 | $1.4M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,433 of 2,229 | 6 | 11.0 | Index only | 267 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #1,628 of 2,176 | 6 | 11.0 | Index only | 212 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 38 | #1,726 of 2,405 | 29 | 53.1 | $635K | 96 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,812 of 2,385 | 22 | 40.3 | $216K | 102 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,491 of 2,087 | 6 | 11.0 | $1.6M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 37 | #1,737 of 2,405 | 52 | 95.3 | $354K | 95 | 19 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 33 | #1,747 of 2,210 | 9 | 16.5 | $1M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 31 | #1,799 of 2,222 | 7 | 12.8 | $2.6M | 86 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,943 of 2,402 | 12 | 22.0 | $2.5M | 75 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 27 | #1,556 of 1,707 | 5 | 9.2 | $2.6M | 55 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 27 | #1,951 of 2,200 | 6 | 11.0 | $656K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 23 | #1,931 of 2,088 | 7 | 12.8 | $529K | 80 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 22 | #2,237 of 2,401 | 27 | 49.5 | $208K | 77 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 21 | #1,677 of 1,769 | 6 | 11.0 | $792K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 21 | #2,198 of 2,339 | 14 | 25.7 | $340K | 79 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 20 | #2,007 of 2,090 | 7 | 12.8 | $2.6M | 52 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 20 | #2,029 of 2,261 | 8 | 14.7 | $3.8M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 20 | #2,075 of 2,272 | 10 | 18.3 | $886K | 71 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 19 | #2,266 of 2,378 | 17 | 31.2 | $330K | 74 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 18 | #2,024 of 2,057 | 14 | 25.7 | $930K | 38 | 8 |
| Electricians | 7 | #1,156 of 1,160 | 6 | 11.0 | $2.2M | 18 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.3 | $4.6M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.3 | $1.7M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.3 | $1.4M | 46 | 5 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.3 | $3.7M | 154 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.3 | $926K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $577K | 58 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $6.1M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $323K | 48 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $1.2M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $2.3M | 128 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $4.3M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $15.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Massac County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.6M | $1,029 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.6M | $2,684 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $18.4M | $3,373 | 83 |
| Groceries | $30.5M | $5,590 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.8M | $871 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.7M | $317 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.7M | $679 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.8M | $1,248 | 97 |
| Pets | $3.9M | $721 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.4M | $1,723 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.9M | $1,624 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13M | $2,385 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.9M | $1,085 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $69.4M | $12,709 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Massac County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 13,502−4.5% since 2020
- Households
- 5,457
- Median age
- 43.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 237 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 58
- Median household income
- $65,116+37.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,960
- Median home value
- $121,900
- Jobs located here
- 3,085
- Daytime population
- 11,088Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Massac County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Massac County at 13,502 people in 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,457 households. Median household income rose 37.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Massac County, IL spend?
Households in Massac County spend about $69.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $30.5M on groceries and $18.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Massac County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Massac County, IL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Massac County are for medical and dental practices (59), dentists and orthodontists (46) and real estate businesses (43). Massac County ranks #791 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Massac County, IL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Massac County is $65,116 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $121,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Massac County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home repair companies (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (37% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Massac County, each ranked against other counties.
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