Mettawa, Illinois
Mettawa: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Mettawa is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 547 and a population density of 101 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 546 inhabitants.
The city was created 65 years ago in 1959.
Quick Facts about Mettawa
| Population : | 546 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Area : | 5.4 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1960 (65 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:51:57 (7th December 2025) |
| Density : | 101 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mettawa is located at 42°14'0"N 87°55'33"W (42.2333600, -87.9259100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mettawa decreased by 0.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 547 | - | census |
| 2011 | 539 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 545 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 543 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 547 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 552 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 550 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 548 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 550 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 543 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 546 | 0.55% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 69,887 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 69,763 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 67,265 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 69,772 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 59.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 88.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 2.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 705 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 36.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $399,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,928 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $537 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,211 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,405 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 4.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,639 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 430,743 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 236,597 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 322,250 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,557 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,213 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,268 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,880 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,419 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,152 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,397 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 265 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,439 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 14,415.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.84 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $151,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,287 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $466 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $724 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,169 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 136,610 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,011,009 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,196,783 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 840,948 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,257 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,443 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,822 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,800 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,794 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,551 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,172 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,349 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,116 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,174.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 30.91 |
Schools in Mettawa
College & universities near Mettawa, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481739 | Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills | Vernon Hills (IL) | 60061-1519 |
| 146490 | Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | Lake Forest (IL) | 60045 |
| 149514 | Trinity International University-Illinois | Deerfield (IL) | 60015-1283 |
| 455886 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville | Libertyville (IL) | 60048 |
| 146481 | Lake Forest College | Lake Forest (IL) | 60045-2399 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mettawa, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Mettawa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hill Post Office | Vernon Hills (IL) | 60061 |
| Libertyvill Post Office | Libertyville (IL) | 60048 |
| Lake Forest Carrier Annex Post Office | Lake Forest (IL) | 60045 |
| Lincolnshir Post Office | Lincolnshire (IL) | 60069 |
| Lake For Post Office | Lake Forest (IL) | 60045 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 85,453 | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. |
| Mundelein | 30,945 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Gurnee | 30,168 | Village in Illinois |
| North Chicago | 29,639 | City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Highland Park | 29,427 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Round Lake Beach | 26,919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon Hills | 26,425 | City in United States of America |
| Zion | 23,321 | City in Lake County, Illinois, US |
| Grayslake | 20,584 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Libertyville | 20,155 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Zurich | 19,760 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Forest | 19,379 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| City of Lake Forest | 19,375 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Deerfield | 18,532 | Village in Illinois |
| Round Lake | 17,982 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Antioch | 14,174 | Town in the American state of Illinois |
