Metropolis, IL Demographics

A map of Metropolis's Population by Race

Metropolis, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,864, a slight decrease from the 5,969 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 8.2% Black, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metropolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metropolis 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 Metropolis, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metropolis is ranked the 308th 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). Metropolis was ranked the 304th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metropolis's White Population

4,785 residents of Metropolis, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metropolis is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Metropolis ranks 1103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metropolis's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Metropolis's population has increased from 80.3% to 81.6%.

Metropolis is more White than neighboring Paducah (69.7% White), and Massac (80.5% White). Metropolis is less White than neighboring Brookport (89.5% White), Hendron (89.4% White), and Joppa (91.1% White).

Metropolis's Black Population

483 residents of Metropolis, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metropolis is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Metropolis ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metropolis's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of Metropolis's population has decreased from 9.4% to 8.2%.

Metropolis is more Black than neighboring Brookport (5.7% Black), Hendron (6.4% Black), and Joppa (7.7% Black). Metropolis is less Black than neighboring Paducah (19.2% Black), and Massac (10.4% Black).

Metropolis's Asian Population

18 residents of Metropolis, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metropolis is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Metropolis ranks 646th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metropolis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Asian residents' share of Metropolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Metropolis is more Asian than neighboring Brookport (0% Asian), Massac (0% Asian), and Joppa (0% Asian). Metropolis is less Asian than neighboring Paducah (1.4% Asian), and Hendron (0.8% Asian).

Metropolis's Hispanic Population

324 residents of Metropolis, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metropolis is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Metropolis ranks 744th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metropolis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Metropolis's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.5%.

Metropolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookport (0.8% Hispanic), Paducah (3.1% Hispanic), Massac (2.7% Hispanic), Hendron (1.7% Hispanic), and Joppa (0% Hispanic).

Metropolis's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Metropolis, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metropolis is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Metropolis ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metropolis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metropolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Metropolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookport (0% Native American/Other), Massac (0% Native American/Other), and Joppa (0% Native American/Other). Metropolis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paducah (1% Native American/Other), and Hendron (1% Native American/Other).

Metropolis's Multiracial Population

212 residents of Metropolis, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metropolis is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Metropolis ranks 151st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metropolis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Metropolis's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.6%.

Metropolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Hendron (0.7% Multiracial), and Joppa (1.2% Multiracial). Metropolis is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookport (4% Multiracial), Paducah (5.6% Multiracial), and Massac (6.3% 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.