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Evanston

Illinois · 74,239 residents · 7.779 sq mi
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Evanston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,335. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $229,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74,239
+1%since 1990
from 73,233 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,544 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 9,414 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+2%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K74K76K77K79K1990201020202024Evanston
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,335
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,115 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,645
+51%since 1990
from $22,346 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $181,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $636 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.1% in 1990
47.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−8%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(51,752)
Black22.7%(16,604)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(2,379)
Asian4.9%(3,570)
Diversity Score60%(43,921)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(46,444)
Black22.2%(16,449)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(4,539)
Asian6.1%(4,505)
Diversity Score65.4%(48,532)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evanston, Illinois?

Evanston, Illinois has about 74,239 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Evanston, Illinois?

The typical household in Evanston, Illinois earns about $56,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evanston, Illinois expensive?

In Evanston, Illinois, the median home is worth about $229,500, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Evanston, Illinois?

About 62.4% of adults age 25 and over in Evanston, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evanston, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in Evanston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evanston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Evanston, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,006 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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