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Evanston

Illinois · 78,110 residents · 7.779 sq mi
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Evanston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,335. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $409,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,110
+5%since 2000
from 74,239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,041 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 9,544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+12%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K74K76K77K79K1990201020202024Evanston
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,335
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,335 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,685
+60%since 2000
from $33,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,433
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $856 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+22%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(46,444)
Black22.2%(16,449)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(4,539)
Asian6.1%(4,505)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(48,532)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57%(44,534)
Black15.8%(12,329)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(8,778)
Asian9.9%(7,701)
Other4.7%(3,703)
Diversity Score76.9%(60,047)
Diversity Score
77
+18%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evanston, Illinois?

Evanston, Illinois has about 78,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evanston, Illinois?

The typical household in Evanston, Illinois earns about $82,335 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 $409,900, and the typical rent is about $1,433 a month.

How educated are people in Evanston, Illinois?

About 67.1% 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 11.7% 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 4,877 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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