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Metropolis, IL
City in Massac County, Illinois.
Population
5,864
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
974
ZIP codes
0
Metropolis and its ZIP codes
Metropolis at a glance
- Metropolis is about 4.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,399 a year, 40% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,000 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Metropolis, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Metropolis, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,399
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$86,000
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (881), Irish Americans (685), Mexican Americans (198).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Massac County. PPP loans are for Metropolis.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,322
2,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $20,177 per person
How people get to work
Metropolis, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Metropolis, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
134
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Metropolis, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Metropolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookportCity | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| JoppaVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Paducah, KYCity | 8.5 mi | 20.3 |
| Massac, KYCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| Hendron, KYCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Kevil, KYCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Bandana, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Farley, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Ledbetter, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| Lovelaceville, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| La Center, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Reidland, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| BelknapVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| KarnakVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| New Grand ChainVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Smithland, KYCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Metropolis, IL in?
- Metropolis is in Massac County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Metropolis, IL?
- About 5,864 people live in Metropolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Metropolis?
- Nearby places include Brookport (6 mi), Joppa (7.3 mi), Paducah, KY (8.5 mi), Massac, KY (9.1 mi), Hendron, KY (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023