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Evanston, WY-UT · 2 counties · 23,415 residents (2025 est.) · 3,110.479 sq mi
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Evanston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $295,042. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,275
+7%since 2000
from 21,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+18%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,415 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Evanston
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,531
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,112 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,562
+140%since 2000
from $16,928 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+12%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,042
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,709 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+88%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(20,118)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,091)
Asian0.3%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(2,822)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(20,123)
Black0.5%(116)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,229)
Asian0.2%(49)
Other3.3%(758)
Diversity Score30.3%(7,048)
Segregation Score24.2%(5,623)
Diversity Score
30
+133%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
+70%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

EvanstonCENTRAL11,705
What's inside

2 component counties

Uinta CountyCENTRAL20,728Rich County2,687
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evanston, WY-UT?

Evanston, WY-UT has about 23,275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evanston, WY-UT?

The typical household in Evanston, WY-UT earns about $82,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evanston, WY-UT expensive?

In Evanston, WY-UT, the median home is worth about $295,042, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Evanston, WY-UT?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Evanston, WY-UT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evanston, WY-UT?

About 8.6% of people in Evanston, WY-UT live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evanston, WY-UT grown since 1990?

Yes, Evanston, WY-UT has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,845 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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