Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mettawa, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

663

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.3%559

Asian

10.1%67

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%27

Two or More

1.5%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%3

High School Diploma

14.6%66

Some College (<1 yr)

2.2%10

Some College (1+ yr)

4.2%19

Associate's Degree

3.1%14

Bachelor's Degree

40.4%183

Master's Degree

17.2%78

Professional Degree

7.9%36

Doctorate

7.9%36

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

73.5%

Graduate+

33.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$871,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.2%219

Renter-Occupied

4.8%11

Total Units

281

Homeownership

95.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

1.4%3

$150K–$200K

0.9%2

$300K–$500K

10%22

$500K–$1M

46.1%101

$1M+

41.6%91

Rent Distribution

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%4

2010–2019

13.5%38

2000–2009

21.4%60

1990–1999

1.8%5

1980–1989

18.1%51

1970–1979

6.4%18

1960–1969

8.9%25

1950–1959

11.4%32

1940–1949

1.1%3

1939 or earlier

16%45

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.7%197

Electricity

9.1%21

Wood

3.9%9

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$181,333

Mean Household Incomei

$261,500

Per Capita Incomei

$92,227

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%7

$15K–$20K

4.8%11

$20K–$25K

0.4%1

$30K–$35K

1.3%3

$40K–$45K

1.3%3

$45K–$50K

0.9%2

$50K–$60K

0.9%2

$60K–$75K

9.1%21

$75K–$100K

6.1%14

$100K–$125K

7.4%17

$125K–$150K

1.3%3

$150K–$200K

17.4%40

$200K+

46.1%106

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes95% occupied

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

265

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

280

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(3.1% of civilian adults)