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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 2026 population of 5,687. It is also the county seat of Massac County. Metropolis is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,953 in 2020.

The median household income in Metropolis is $50,399 with a poverty rate of 17.56%. The median age in Metropolis is 43.5 years: 43.9 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.9 males.

5.7K
Total Population
945
Density (mi²)
-44 -0.77%
Growth

Metropolis Population

Metropolis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,687-44-0.77%
20255,731-45-0.78%
20245,776-45-0.77%
20235,821-44-0.75%
20225,865-29-0.49%
20215,894-59-0.99%
20205,953-15-0.25%
20195,949-117-1.93%
20186,066-94-1.53%
20176,160-73-1.17%
20166,233-51-0.81%
20156,284-82-1.29%
20146,36680.13%
20136,358-58-0.9%
20126,416-96-1.47%
20116,512-49-0.75%
20106,561240.37%
20006,482-252-3.74%
19906,734-437-6.09%
19807,1712313.33%
19706,940-399-5.44%
19607,3391,24620.45%
19506,093-194-3.09%
19406,28771412.81%
19305,57351810.25%
19205,0554008.59%
19104,65558614.4%
19004,06949613.88%
18903,57390533.92%
18802,66800%

Median Age

Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 43.9 years

Metropolis Adults

There are 4,620 adults, (1,415 of whom are seniors) in Metropolis.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,334 (56.9%)
Male: 2,530 (43.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Metropolis includes 81.6% White, 8.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,78581.6%
Two or more races5158.78%
Black or African American4838.24%
Other race460.78%
Asian180.31%
Native American170.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3035.17%
Native American170.29%
Other race40.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,78581.6%
Black or African American4838.24%
Two or more races2123.62%
Other race420.72%
Asian180.31%

Metropolis Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Metropolis ' average per capita income is $31,370. Household income levels show a median of $50,399. The poverty rate stands at 17.56%.

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$78,878-
Families$65,455$78,047
Households$50,399$62,561
Non Families$24,563$43,274

$31,370

Average Income

$50,399

Median Household Income

17.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)