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Metropolis, Illinois, in Massac county, is 86 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 127 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 6,482 people lived in Metropolis.
In Metropolis, about 49% of adults are married. Metropolis is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
In Metropolis, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Metropolis had a median family income of $33,979.
Metropolis residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 70% of living spaces in Metropolis are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Metropolis compared to other places in the state.
In Metropolis, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Metropolis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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