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Evanston Micro

Evanston, WY-UT · 2 counties · 22,960 residents · 3,110.479 sq mi
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Evanston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,524. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,191.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,960
+6%since 2000
from 21,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+18%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Evanston
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,524
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,112 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,732
+76%since 2000
from $16,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,191
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,709 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(19,773)
Black0.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(2,083)
Asian0.5%(110)
Other2.6%(587)
Diversity Score28.3%(6,495)
Segregation Score14.2%(3,261)
Diversity Score
28
+118%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 22,960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Evanston, WY-UT earns about $71,524 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 $184,191, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Evanston, WY-UT?

About 19.4% 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 9.7% 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 2,530 residents, a change of about 12 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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