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Metropolis is a city in Massac County, in the Paducah metro area.
It is the county seat.
So named because the founders envisioned it as the "City of the West"
The latitude of Metropolis is 37.151N. The longitude is -88.731W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 361 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 6,368.
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$25,371National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Metropolis demographic reports
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22% of Metropolis residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Metropolis ancestry & family history guide.
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Metropolis was $15,967, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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10% of Metropolis residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Massac County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Illinois
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Illinois
- Superman Celebration - June 7-9, 2007
- Massac County Fair - July 13-21, 2007
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- National Historic Landmark search
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- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Massac County genealogy forum
Median rent in Metropolis, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $279. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $638.
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Libraries in Metropolis include Metropolis Public Library ... View libraries
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- Kiwanis clubs in Illinois
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- Nonprofit guide for Metropolis
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- Aerial photo of Metropolis
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- Post cards of Illinois communities
Massac County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Metropolis political report.
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The average commute time for Metropolis workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Metropolis include Amerihost Inn, Best Western Metropolis Inn, Comfort Inn Metropolis, Day Plaza Inn, Holiday Inn Express-Metropolis, Super 8 Metropolis.
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