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Metcalf

Illinois · 139 residents · 0.594 sq mi
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Metcalf has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,919. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $45,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−35%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+46%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281611942272601990201020202024Metcalf
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,919
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,763
+40%since 2000
from $15,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+85%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(130)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(8)
Diversity Score
6
+374%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metcalf, Illinois?

Metcalf, Illinois has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metcalf, Illinois?

The typical household in Metcalf, Illinois earns about $45,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metcalf, Illinois expensive?

In Metcalf, Illinois, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Metcalf, Illinois?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Metcalf, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metcalf, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Metcalf, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metcalf, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Metcalf, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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