Metropolis, Illinois Population 2022
Metropolis is a city located in Massac County Illinois. Metropolis has a 2020 population of 5,855. It is also the county seat of Massac County. Metropolis is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,969 in 2010.
The average household income in Metropolis is $45,963 with a poverty rate of 23.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $714 per month, and the median house value is $81,700. The median age in Metropolis is 43.7 years, 43.3 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
Metropolis Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Metropoliswas:
- White: 90.53%
- Black or African American: 5.77%
- Two or more races: 3.25%
- Asian: 0.45%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,480 | 90.53% |
| Black or African American | 349 | 5.77% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 197 | 3.25% |
Metropolis Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,624 | 2.19 | 61.9 |
| Married | 1,273 | 2.63 | 81.7 |
| Male | 88 | 3.56 | 50 |
| Female | 286 | 2.94 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 977 | 1.26 | 47.6 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 261 | 5.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 433 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,717 | 38.99% |
| Some College | 979 | 22.23% |
| Associates Degree | 407 | 9.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 412 | 9.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 4.43% |
Metropolis Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 28 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Black | 291 | 279 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 85 | 26 |
| White | 3,859 | 3,295 | 446 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 73.68%.
$30,826
Average Earnings
$44,918
Average Male
$22,855
Average Female
Metropolis Language by Age
Metropolis Language
95.42% of Metropolis residents speak only English, while 4.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.21% of the population.
Metropolis Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 236 | 236 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 197 | 67 | 34.01% |
| Black | 320 | 81 | 25.31% |
| Asian | 27 | 6 | 22.22% |
| White | 4,962 | 985 | 19.85% |
| Other | NaN% |
23.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.92%
Male Poverty Rate
28.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Metropolis
The race most likely to be in poverty in Metropolis is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Metropolis is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.31%.
Metropolis Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Metropolis Married by Age and Sex
Metropolis Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Metropolis Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 9.13% |
| Black | 64 | 21.99% |
Metropolis Veterans by Education
8.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.84%
Born in Metropolis
97.44%
Native Born
2.56%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.44% of Metropolis residents were born in the United States, with 47.84% having been born in Illinois. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,668 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 3,573 | 905 | 2.96% |
| 1900 | 4,069 | 496 | 1.31% |
| 1910 | 4,655 | 586 | 1.35% |
| 1920 | 5,055 | 400 | 0.83% |
| 1930 | 5,573 | 518 | 0.98% |
| 1940 | 6,287 | 714 | 1.21% |
| 1950 | 6,093 | -194 | -0.31% |
| 1960 | 7,339 | 1,246 | 1.88% |
| 1970 | 6,940 | -399 | -0.56% |
| 1980 | 7,171 | 231 | 0.33% |
| 1990 | 6,734 | -437 | -0.63% |
| 2000 | 6,482 | -252 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 6,537 | 55 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 6,480 | -57 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 6,423 | -57 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 6,366 | -57 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 6,309 | -57 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 6,252 | -57 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 6,195 | -57 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 6,138 | -57 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 6,081 | -57 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 6,024 | -57 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 5,969 | -55 | -0.91% |
| 2021 | 5,912 | -57 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 5,855 | -57 | -0.96% |