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Metropolis

Illinois · 5,969 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 $40,883. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,700. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,969
−8%since 2000
from 6,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
−3%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Metropolis
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,883
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,371 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,730
+36%since 2000
from $15,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(4,794)
Black9.4%(561)
Hispanic / Latino3%(179)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other3.3%(194)
Diversity Score36.9%(2,201)
Diversity Score
37
+86%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metropolis, Illinois?

Metropolis, Illinois has about 5,969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metropolis, Illinois?

The typical household in Metropolis, Illinois earns about $40,883 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Metropolis, Illinois?

About 13.8% 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 23.9% 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 765 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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