State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
964.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.90%
Growth Since 2010
-12.45%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Metropolis, Illinois Population 2021
5,723
Metropolis is a city located in Massac County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Massac County. With a 2020 population of 5,723, it is the 307th largest city in Illinois and the 4405th largest city in the United States . Metropolis is currently declining at a rate of -1.90% annually and its population has decreased by -12.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,537 in 2010. Metropolis reached it's highest population of 7,339 in 1960. Spanning over 6 miles, Metropolis has a population density of 964 people per square mile.
The average household income in Metropolis is $45,963 with a poverty rate of 24.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $73,800. 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 Metropolis was:
- White: 89.53%
- Black or African American: 7.24%
- Two or more races: 2.79%
- Asian: 0.44%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Metropolis, Illinois is 5,723 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,056.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,537.
Metropolis, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,487 | 89.53% |
| Black or African American | 444 | 7.24% |
| Two or More Races | 171 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.44% |
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Metropolis Population by Race
Metropolis Population Pyramid $2021
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Metropolis Population by Age
Metropolis Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,718 | 2.14 | 62.1 |
| Married | 1,197 | 2.72 | 78.9 |
| Non Family | 1,079 | 1.09 | 53.9 |
| Female | 324 | 2.89 | 26.5 |
| Male | 118 | 3.69 | 64.4 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
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Metropolis Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 319 | 7.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 399 | 9.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,622 | 37.13% |
| Some College | 997 | 22.83% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 9.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 413 | 9.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 4.40% |
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Metropolis Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Metropolis Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,892 | 3,290 | 517 |
| Black | 264 | 255 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 180 | 73 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 5 |
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 100.00%.
Metropolis Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,756
Average Earnings
$44,966
Average Male
$24,310
Average Female
Metropolis Earnings by Educational Attainment
Metropolis Language by Age
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Metropolis Language
95.70% of Metropolis residents speak only English, while 4.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
Metropolis Language
Metropolis Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,993 | 1,045 | 20.93% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 216 | 86.40% |
| Black | 428 | 94 | 21.96% |
| Multiple | 171 | 70 | 40.94% |
| Asian | 27 | 7 | 25.93% |
24.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.78%
Male Poverty Rate
28.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Metropolis
The race most likely to be in poverty in Metropolis is Hispanic, with 86.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Metropolis is White, with 20.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.06%.
Metropolis Poverty
Metropolis Poverty Rate by Education
Metropolis Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Metropolis Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Metropolis Marital Status by Race
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Metropolis Marital Status
Metropolis Veterans by War
Metropolis Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 10.17% |
| Black | 30 | 9.55% |
Metropolis Veterans by Race
Metropolis Veterans by Education
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11.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
Metropolis Veterans by Education
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46.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Metropolis Employment by Age
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Metropolis Employment by Race
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Metropolis Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.72%
Native Born
2.28%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
0.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.72% of Metropolis residents were born in the United States, with 46.78% having been born in Illinois. 1.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Metropolis Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,723 | -111 | -1.90% |
| 2020 | 5,834 | -111 | -1.87% |
| 2019 | 5,945 | -111 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 6,056 | -97 | -1.58% |
| 2017 | 6,153 | -68 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 6,221 | -59 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 6,280 | -84 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 6,364 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 6,354 | -59 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 6,413 | -96 | -1.47% |
| 2011 | 6,509 | -48 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 6,557 | 75 | 0.12% |
| 2000 | 6,482 | -252 | -0.38% |
| 1990 | 6,734 | -437 | -0.63% |
| 1980 | 7,171 | 231 | 0.33% |
| 1970 | 6,940 | -399 | -0.56% |
| 1960 | 7,339 | 1,246 | 1.88% |
| 1950 | 6,093 | -194 | -0.31% |
| 1940 | 6,287 | 714 | 1.21% |
| 1930 | 5,573 | 518 | 0.98% |
| 1920 | 5,055 | 400 | 0.83% |
| 1910 | 4,655 | 586 | 1.35% |
| 1900 | 4,069 | 496 | 1.31% |
| 1890 | 3,573 | 905 | 2.96% |
| 1880 | 2,668 | 0.00% |