Metropolis, Illinois, established in 1839, is the county seat of Massac County. It is known as the "Hometown of Superman" due to the city being the fictional superhero's official home since 1972. The city's population was 6,473 as of the 2020 census. The Metropolis Court House, built in 1870, is a notable landmark that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in Metropolis, Illinois with 2 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 2 locations.