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Metamora

Illinois · 3,857 residents (2025 est.) · 2.275 sq mi
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Metamora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,479. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,159
+54%since 2000
from 2,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,828 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−18%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,857 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Metamora
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,479
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,691 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,348
+129%since 2000
from $20,200 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+39.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−20%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,659)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,841)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(101)
Asian2.3%(94)
Other2.9%(121)
Diversity Score18.1%(754)
Diversity Score
18
+655%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+32.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metamora, Illinois?

Metamora, Illinois has about 4,159 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metamora, Illinois?

The typical household in Metamora, Illinois earns about $129,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metamora, Illinois expensive?

In Metamora, Illinois, the median home is worth about $201,800, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Metamora, Illinois?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Metamora, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metamora, Illinois?

About 3.6% of people in Metamora, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metamora, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Metamora, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,639 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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