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Evansville

Illinois · 547 residents · 0.788 sq mi
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Evansville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,308. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
−24%since 2000
from 724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+17%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5176076977878771990201020202024Evansville
2024781
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,308
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,853
+23%since 2000
from $20,194 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(711)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(509)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score5.9%(32)
Diversity Score
6
+89%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−6%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evansville, Illinois?

Evansville, Illinois has about 547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evansville, Illinois?

The typical household in Evansville, Illinois earns about $52,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evansville, Illinois expensive?

In Evansville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Evansville, Illinois?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Evansville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evansville, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Evansville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evansville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Evansville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 293 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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