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Evanston

Wyoming · 11,705 residents (2025 est.) · 10.259 sq mi
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Evanston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $280,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,800
+3%since 2000
from 11,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+17%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,705 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Evanston
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,516
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,019 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,167
+152%since 2000
from $16,725 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+18%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,900
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+90%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(10,339)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(839)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(2,122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(9,637)
Black0.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(1,685)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(404)
Diversity Score38.9%(4,593)
Diversity Score
39
+111%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evanston, Wyoming?

Evanston, Wyoming has about 11,800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evanston, Wyoming?

The typical household in Evanston, Wyoming earns about $76,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evanston, Wyoming expensive?

In Evanston, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $280,900, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Evanston, Wyoming?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Evanston, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evanston, Wyoming?

About 8.6% of people in Evanston, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evanston, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Evanston, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 897 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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