Metropolis

County:: Massac County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 6.02
State:: Illinois

Metropolis is a city located in Massac County, Illinois. Metropolis has a 2025 population of 5,668. It is also the county seat of Massac County. Metropolis is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,953 in 2020.

The average household income in Metropolis is $60,556 with a poverty rate of 16.64%. The median age in Metropolis is 46.3 years: 46.3 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Metropolis includes 84.05% White, 8.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	4,957	84.05%
Black or African American	524	8.88%
Two or more races	346	5.87%
Asian	39	0.66%
Other race	22	0.37%
Native American	10	0.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Metropolis Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Metropolis' average per capita income is $32,188. Household income levels show a median of $51,548. The poverty rate stands at 16.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$76,490	-
Families	$64,918	$75,971
Households	$51,548	$60,556
Non Families	$26,863	$38,594

$32,188

Average Income

$51,548

Median Household Income

16.64%

Poverty Rate