Metropolis
City in Massac County, Illinois
Metropolis is a city in Massac County, Illinois, with 5,969 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 308 ft (94 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookport, 3.8 miles SE.
- 5,969residents (2020 Census)
- 308 ftelevation · 94 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 994 / sq mipopulation density
- 62960ZIP code
About Metropolis
Metropolis is a city and the county seat in Massac County, Illinois, United States. It is located by the Ohio River. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 5,969, down from 6,537 in 2010. Metropolis is part of the Paducah metropolitan area in Southern Illinois.
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Living in Metropolis
- Median household income
- $50,399
- Median home value
- $86,000
- Median rent
- $752/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Metropolis had 5,969 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,969 |
|---|---|
| Density | 994 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Metropolis at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Massac County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,969 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.01 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1496° N, 88.6874° W |
| ZIP code | 62960 |
| Official website | cityofmetropolis.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1748645 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Metropolis
- Brookport3.8 mi SE
- Paducah, KY5.9 mi SE
- Massac, KY8.1 mi S
- Hendron, KY8.4 mi S
- Joppa9.7 mi NW
- Farley, KY9.8 mi SE
- Kevil, KY11.7 mi SW
- Ledbetter, KY12.5 mi SE
- Reidland, KY13.2 mi SE
- Bandana, KY14.0 mi W
- Lovelaceville, KY14.9 mi SW
- Smithland, KY15.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Metropolis
What county is Metropolis in?
Metropolis is in Massac County, Illinois.
What is the population of Metropolis, IL?
5,969 people lived in Metropolis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Metropolis, IL?
The ZIP code of Metropolis is 62960.
What is the elevation of Metropolis?
308 feet (94 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Metropolis?
Brookport (3.8 mi), Paducah (5.9 mi), Massac (8.1 mi), Hendron (8.4 mi), Joppa (9.7 mi).
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