Metcalf, IL Demographics

A map of Metcalf's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	131	130	94.2%	93.5%
Asian	5	0	3.6%	0.0%
Multiracial	3	6	2.2%	4.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.7%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Metcalf, Illinois has an estimated population of 139, a less than 1% change from the 139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 3.6% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metcalf, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metcalf has become less 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 Metcalf, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metcalf is ranked the 1284th 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). Metcalf was ranked the 1291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metcalf's White Population

131 residents of Metcalf, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metcalf is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Metcalf ranks 394th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalf's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Metcalf's population has increased from 93.5% to 94.2%.

Metcalf is more White than neighboring Indianola (92.9% White). Metcalf is less White than neighboring Hume (96.5% White), Sidell (97.7% White), Chrisman (96.5% White), and Brocton (99.6% White).

Metcalf's Black Population

0 residents of Metcalf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metcalf is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Metcalf ranks 718th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalf's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Metcalf's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Metcalf is less Black than neighboring Sidell (1.8% Black), and Chrisman (1.2% Black).

Metcalf's Asian Population

5 residents of Metcalf, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metcalf is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Metcalf ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalf's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Asian residents' share of Metcalf's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.6%.

Metcalf is more Asian than neighboring Hume (0% Asian), Sidell (0% Asian), Chrisman (0.2% Asian), Indianola (1.1% Asian), and Brocton (0% Asian).

Metcalf's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Metcalf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metcalf is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Metcalf ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalf's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Metcalf's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Metcalf is less Hispanic than neighboring Hume (2.2% Hispanic), Sidell (0.2% Hispanic), and Indianola (3.8% Hispanic).

Metcalf's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Metcalf, 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 Metcalf is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Metcalf ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalf's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Metcalf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Metcalf's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Metcalf, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metcalf is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Metcalf ranks 420th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalf's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Metcalf's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.2%.

Metcalf is more Multiracial than neighboring Hume (1.2% Multiracial), Sidell (0.2% Multiracial), Chrisman (2.1% Multiracial), and Brocton (0.4% 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.