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Mettawa

Illinois · 533 residents · 5.451 sq mi
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Mettawa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,125. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $816,000. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 80% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
+45%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+10%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2933954965976991990201020202024Mettawa
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,125
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,051
−5%since 2000
from $89,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$816,000
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
6.9% rent
Afford Score
6.6
−5%since 2000
from 7.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(409)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(57)
Asian10.3%(55)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score47.4%(253)
Diversity Score
47
+203%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mettawa, Illinois?

Mettawa, Illinois has about 533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mettawa, Illinois?

The typical household in Mettawa, Illinois earns about $123,125 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 $816,000.

How educated are people in Mettawa, Illinois?

About 63.3% 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 8.0% 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 206 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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