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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mettawa

Illinois · 367 residents · 5.451 sq mi
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Mettawa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,388. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $886,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 173% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

367
+12%since 1990
from 327 in 1990
1990 – 2025
67 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 60 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+25%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2933954965976991990201020202024Mettawa
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$127,388
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,552 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$89,104
+26%since 1990
from $70,925 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$886,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$925
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
90.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
9.6% rent
7.0
+26%since 1990
from 5.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian3.7%(12)
Diversity Score17.9%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(15)
Asian2.5%(9)
Diversity Score15.7%(57)
16
−13%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 98.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.8%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−44%since 1990
from 33.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mettawa, Illinois?

Mettawa, Illinois has about 367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mettawa, Illinois?

The typical household in Mettawa, Illinois earns about $127,388 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 $886,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Mettawa, Illinois?

About 56.9% 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 4.6% 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 40 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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