Demographics & People — Metropolis, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,898 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
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| Median Age | 43.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,513 |
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| Family Households | 1,395 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.259 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,957 |
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| Black or African American | 524 |
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| Asian | 39 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 280 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,242 |
| Other groups | 1,481 |
| German | 858 |
| Irish | 718 |
| English | 631 |
| American | 489 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 228 |
| Polish | 187 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 141 |
| French (except Basque) | 107 |
Language
| English Only | 5,440 |
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| Spanish | 174 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,683 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 383 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,691 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Metropolis, Illinois.
