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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Metropolis

Illinois · 6,482 residents · 6.02 sq mi
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Metropolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,371. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,482
−4%since 1990
from 6,734 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,077 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,119 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 42.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Metropolis
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,371
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,954 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,967
+59%since 1990
from $10,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
30.9% rent
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(6,214)
Black7.3%(492)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(62)
Asian0.3%(20)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,335)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(5,843)
Black7.6%(490)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(48)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score19.9%(1,288)
20
Unchangedsince 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metropolis, Illinois?

Metropolis, Illinois has about 6,482 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Metropolis, Illinois?

The typical household in Metropolis, Illinois earns about $25,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metropolis, Illinois expensive?

In Metropolis, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Metropolis, Illinois?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Metropolis, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metropolis, Illinois?

About 17.2% of people in Metropolis, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metropolis, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Metropolis, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 252 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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