United States › Evanston MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS
Evanston Micro Evanston, WY-UT · 2 counties · 20,430 residents · 3,110 sq mi
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The short version
With 20,430 people, Evanston is a metro area. The median age is 26.9, younger than the US median of 33.0. There are 7 people per square mile. 73% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $58,018. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $32,557, above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth vs 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K 21K 22K 23K 24K 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 Evanston Age distribution, 1990
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Section 02
Income & economy $32,557
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,112 in 2000
US average: $30,130
vs $16,928 in 2000
US average: $14,340
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
$58,018
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,709 in 2000
US average: $93,722
$352
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $426 in 2000
US average: $450
vs 76.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity 2000
White, non-Hispanic 92.7%(20,118)
Hispanic / Latino 5%(1,091)
1990
White, non-Hispanic 95%(19,402)
Hispanic / Latino 4.1%(830)
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.
Ancestry
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
vs 85.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06
Commute & transportation vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07
Work & employment No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community No data for the years selected.
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married 29.1%(2,630)
Women 15+
Never married 20.6%(1,847)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09
Health coverage Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).
from 14.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later) 34.9%(404)
Gulf War (1990s) 18.1%(209)
Share of the 1,157 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Evanston, WY-UT? Evanston, WY-UT has about 20,430 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Evanston, WY-UT? The typical household in Evanston, WY-UT earns about $32,557 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 $58,018, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.
How educated are people in Evanston, WY-UT? About 14.4% 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 9.1% of people in Evanston, WY-UT live below the federal poverty line.
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