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Metamora

Illinois · 3,904 residents · 2.275 sq mi
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Metamora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,050. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,904
+45%since 2000
from 2,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,716 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−4%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Metamora
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,050
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,650
+96%since 2000
from $20,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,627)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(77)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other1.9%(75)
Diversity Score11.7%(459)
Diversity Score
12
+389%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metamora, Illinois?

Metamora, Illinois has about 3,904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metamora, Illinois?

The typical household in Metamora, Illinois earns about $77,050 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 $183,200, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Metamora, Illinois?

About 44.7% 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 5.7% 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 1,384 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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