Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Metropolis is worth considering.
The percentage of adults in Metropolis with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 13.38% of adults in Metropolis have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Metropolis in 2022 was $23,370, which is low income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $93,480 for a family of four. However, Metropolis contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Metropolis is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Metropolis home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Metropolis residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Metropolis include German, Irish, English, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Metropolis is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
