Metropolis, IL Demographics
A map of Metropolis's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,794 | 80.3% |
Black | 561 | 9.4% |
Multiracial | 346 | 5.8% |
Hispanic | 179 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 60 | 1.0% |
Asian | 29 | 0.5% |
Metropolis, Illinois had a population of 5,969 in 2020. It was 80.3% White, 9.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Metropolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Metropolis is the 304th most populous. 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's White Population
4,794 residents of Metropolis identify as White, or 80.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Metropolis considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Metropolis is ranked #1103 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Metropolis is more White than neighboring Brookport (79.4% White), and Paducah (66.8% White). Metropolis is less White than neighboring Massac (82.7% White), Hendron (85.6% White), and Joppa (82.6% White).
Metropolis's Black Population
561 residents of Metropolis identify as Black, or 9.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Metropolis roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Metropolis is ranked #141 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Metropolis is more Black than neighboring Massac (7.9% Black), Hendron (4.8% Black), and Joppa (9.1% Black). Metropolis is less Black than neighboring Brookport (10.2% Black), and Paducah (22% Black).
Metropolis's Asian Population
29 residents of Metropolis identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Metropolis slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Metropolis is ranked #590 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Metropolis is more Asian than neighboring Brookport (0.4% Asian), and Joppa (0.3% Asian). Metropolis is less Asian than neighboring Paducah (1% Asian), Massac (1.1% Asian), and Hendron (1.9% Asian).
Metropolis's Hispanic Population
179 residents of Metropolis identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Metropolis less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Metropolis is ranked #735 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Metropolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookport (1.9% Hispanic), and Joppa (2.3% Hispanic). Metropolis is less Hispanic than neighboring Paducah (3.9% Hispanic), Massac (3.1% Hispanic), and Hendron (3.4% Hispanic).
Metropolis's Native American/Other Population
60 residents of Metropolis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Metropolis roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Metropolis is ranked #114 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Metropolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookport (0.7% Native American/Other), Paducah (0.9% Native American/Other), Massac (0.5% Native American/Other), Hendron (0.4% Native American/Other), and Joppa (0.6% Native American/Other).
Metropolis's Multiracial Population
346 residents of Metropolis identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Metropolis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Metropolis is ranked #146 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Metropolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Paducah (5.5% Multiracial), Massac (4.7% Multiracial), Hendron (3.9% Multiracial), and Joppa (5.1% Multiracial). Metropolis is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookport (7.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.