Metropolis, IL is a small city with a population of 11,260 located in Massac County. The population density in Metropolis is 91 people per square mile, which is slightly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The city is home to a variety of businesses and attractions such as Super Museum, Superman Square Park and the Metropolis Performing Arts Center. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy in Metropolis such as camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and more. Popular local sporting events include the annual Great American Duck Race at Fort Massac State Park and the annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival. Other organizations such as the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce offer support for local businesses and help organize numerous community events throughout the year.
The population in Metropolis (zip 62960) is 11,260. There are 97 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Metropolis (zip 62960) is 46.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Metropolis (zip 62960) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Metropolis (zip 62960)
- 55.5% are married
- 15.7% are divorced
- 34.5% are married with children
- 14.6% have children, but are single
Race in Metropolis (zip 62960)
- 89.6% are White
- 4.9% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander