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The City of Metropolis had a population of 5,864 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Metropolis is located at latitude 37.1512 and longitude -88.732 in Massac County. The formal boundaries for the City of Metropolis encompass a land area of 5.93 sq. miles and a water area of 0.11 sq. miles. Massac County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Metropolis has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Metropolis is located within Metropolis Number 2 Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Massac County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,864 (100%) |
| Population Density | 976 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,399 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,035 |
| Median Home Value | $86,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,062 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,486 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 944 (30.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 632 (20.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,430 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 1,234 (50.8%) |
The table below compares Metropolis to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 308 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 748 | 49th |
| Median Household Income | # 1231 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1204 | 18th |
| Diversity Index | # 427 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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