Economy & Jobs — Metropolis, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,399 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,948 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,367 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.3% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
| Arts Food | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
