Metamora, IL Demographics

A map of Metamora's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,841	3,627	92.4%	92.9%
Multiracial	121	151	2.9%	3.9%
Hispanic	101	77	2.4%	2.0%
Asian	94	24	2.3%	0.6%
Black	2	9	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	0.4%

Metamora, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,159, an increase from the 3,904 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metamora, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metamora has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Metamora, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 14.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metamora is ranked the 370th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Metamora was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metamora's White Population

3,841 residents of Metamora, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metamora is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Metamora ranks 491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Metamora's population has decreased from 92.9% to 92.4%.

Metamora is more White than neighboring Eureka (92.1% White). Metamora is less White than neighboring Lowpoint (100% White), Germantown Hills (96% White), Washington (93.7% White), and Washburn (96.9% White).

Metamora's Black Population

2 residents of Metamora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metamora is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Metamora ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Black residents' share of Metamora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Metamora is less Black than neighboring Washington (0.4% Black), Eureka (1.8% Black), and Washburn (0.6% Black).

Metamora's Asian Population

94 residents of Metamora, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metamora is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Metamora ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Asian population has grown by an estimated 291.7%. Asian residents' share of Metamora's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Metamora is more Asian than neighboring Lowpoint (0% Asian), Germantown Hills (0% Asian), Washington (1.2% Asian), Eureka (0.2% Asian), and Washburn (0% Asian).

Metamora's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Metamora, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metamora is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Metamora ranks 966th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Metamora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Metamora is more Hispanic than neighboring Lowpoint (0% Hispanic), and Washburn (1.1% Hispanic). Metamora is less Hispanic than neighboring Germantown Hills (2.7% Hispanic), Washington (2.7% Hispanic), and Eureka (2.8% Hispanic).

Metamora's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Metamora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metamora is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Metamora ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metamora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Metamora is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (0.2% Native American/Other), Eureka (0.8% Native American/Other), and Washburn (0.2% Native American/Other).

Metamora's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Metamora, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metamora is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Metamora ranks 575th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Metamora's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.9%.

Metamora is more Multiracial than neighboring Lowpoint (0% Multiracial), Germantown Hills (1.3% Multiracial), Washington (1.9% Multiracial), Eureka (2.4% Multiracial), and Washburn (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.