Massac County
Recent News About Massac County
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Massac County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 35.2% of income in Massac County, a 21.5% surge from 13.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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FOIA request sent to Massac County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Massac County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Massac County ranks seventh in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 35.2% of income in Massac County—ranking it seventh most dependent among Illinois counties.
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How Massac County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Massac County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1%.
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Residents of Massac County received $15,812 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it eighth in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Massac County received an average of $15,812 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Massac County population was 14,219 in 2019
Massac County had a population of 14,219 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Census Bureau reports Massac County population was 14,041 in 2020
Massac County had a population of 14,041 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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A former director at Massac County Emergency Management Agency charged with eight counts of fraud
Former Assistant Director of Massac County Emergency Management Agency, Christopher Thompson, has been indicted on eight counts for defrauding the county and local businesses of more than $49,000 in goods and services.A recent news release from U.S.
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Massac county population decreases by 164 people between 2017 and 2018
Massac county population decreased by 164 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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48.5% unemployed in Massac County in 2017
48.5 percent of Massac County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Massac county population decreases by 164 people between 2017 and 2018
Massac county population decreased by 164 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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48.5% unemployed in Massac County in 2018
48.5 percent of Massac County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Massac County ranked 96th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2018
Massac County ranked 96th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Massac County ranked 96th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2019
Massac County ranked 96th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Massac County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Massac County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Massac County convicted of drug crimes
There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Massac County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Massac County convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Massac County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Massac County?
There were four offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Massac County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Massac County?
There were five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter that live in Massac County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Massac County?
There were five offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Massac County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.