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Metropolis

Illinois · 6,537 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 $32,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,300. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,537
+1%since 2000
from 6,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,086 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−2%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Metropolis
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,715
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,371 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,361
+15%since 2000
from $15,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(5,843)
Black7.6%(490)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(48)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(1,288)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(5,635)
Black8.2%(534)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(139)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other3.5%(228)
Diversity Score31.7%(2,075)
Diversity Score
32
+60%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metropolis, Illinois?

Metropolis, Illinois has about 6,537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metropolis, Illinois?

The typical household in Metropolis, Illinois earns about $32,715 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Metropolis, Illinois?

About 14.2% 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 16.9% 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 197 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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