Mettawa is a village located in Lake County Illinois. Mettawa has a 2024 population of 548. Mettawa is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 3.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 531 in 2020.
The average household income in Mettawa is $244,187 with a poverty rate of 10.32%. The median age in Mettawa is 49.4 years: 49.2 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mettawa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 540 | 89.85% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 18 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 215 | 2.8 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Married | 145 | 3.26 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.34 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 2.93 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
96.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 2.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 173 | 40.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 28.74% |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 13.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 60 | 14.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 389 | 269 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 11 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $107,188 | $116,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,125 | $0 | $92,614 |
| High School Graduate | $90,833 | $91,354 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $102,679 | $115,208 | $91,818 |
| Some College | $79,583 | $79,375 | $110,417 |
$102,679
Average Earnings
$115,208
Average Male
$91,818
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.07% of Mettawa residents speak only English, while 19.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 47 | 8.83% |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 100% |
10.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.14%
Male Poverty Rate
16.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mettawa is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mettawa is White, with 8.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.49% |
| High School | 6.78% |
| Some College | 4.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Female Employed | 13.76% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $167,841 | $271,578 |
| Households | $158,281 | $244,187 |
| Married Families | $169,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,188 | $142,348 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 2 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.75%
Born in Mettawa
83.36%
Native Born
16.64%
Foreign Born
6.32%
Non Citizen
10.32%
Naturalized
83.36% of Mettawa residents were born in the United States, with 52.75% having been born in Illinois. 6.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 570 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 565 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 561 | 4 | 0.72% |
| 2026 | 557 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 552 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 2024 | 548 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 544 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 540 | 6 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 534 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 531 | -14 | -2.57% |
| 2019 | 545 | -6 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 551 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 548 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 551 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 552 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 547 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 544 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 543 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 539 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 539 | 0 | 0% |