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Mount Vernon, IL vs Metropolis, IL

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- Metropolis is 0% more densely populated than Mount Vernon.
- People are 29.2% more likely to be married in Metropolis.
- The Median Age is 7.0 years older in Metropolis.
 Mount Vernon, ILMetropolis, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,032329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4638.4
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 Population - 201015,170  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,482285,036,114
 Population - 199016,988  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-14.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,016.593.4
 Land Area14.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mount Vernon, ILMetropolis, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Mount Vernon, ILMetropolis, ILUnited States
 White74.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.2%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mount Vernon, ILMetropolis, ILUnited States
 Married Population39.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.0%50.2%
 Never Married36.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.2%10.8%
 Widowed9.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households6,167  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,53880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,407  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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Reviews for Metropolis    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Metropolis is a good place to raise a family and to retire in. Excellant hospitals within easy reach etc. Excellant schools and a low crime  More

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