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Mettawa

Illinois · 567 residents (2025 est.) · 5.451 sq mi
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Mettawa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $181,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $871,500. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 117% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
+81%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−3%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:567 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2933954965976991990201020202024Mettawa
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$181,333
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,388 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,227
+4%since 2000
from $89,104 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+10%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$871,500
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
−31%since 2000
from 7.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(15)
Asian2.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(559)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(27)
Asian10.1%(67)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score34.6%(230)
Diversity Score
35
+121%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 3.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2017
from 96.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 78.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mettawa, Illinois?

Mettawa, Illinois has about 663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mettawa, Illinois?

The typical household in Mettawa, Illinois earns about $181,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mettawa, Illinois expensive?

In Mettawa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $871,500.

How educated are people in Mettawa, Illinois?

About 73.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mettawa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mettawa, Illinois?

About 6.6% of people in Mettawa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mettawa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mettawa, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 336 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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