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Evanston city

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.779
State:
Illinois

Evanston city is located in Cook County, Illinois. Evanston city has a 2026 population of 76,790. Evanston city is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually but its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,818 in 2020.

The median household income in Evanston city is $96,434 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Evanston city is 38.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males.

76.8K
Total Population
9,871
Density (mi²)
392 0.51%
Growth

Evanston city Population

Evanston city Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202676,7903920.51%
202576,3983920.52%
202476,0063920.52%
202375,614-4-0.01%
202275,618-987-1.29%
202176,605-1,213-1.56%
202077,818-284-0.36%
201973,409-571-0.77%
201873,980-623-0.84%
201774,603-629-0.84%
201675,232-380-0.5%
201575,612-375-0.49%
201475,98770.01%
201375,9802590.34%
201275,7215810.77%
201175,14075,140
201074,5851020.14%

Median Age

Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 36.3 years

Evanston city Adults

There are 62,683 adults, (14,153 of whom are seniors) in Evanston city.

Sex Ratio

Female: 39,444 (51.7%)
Male: 36,896 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Evanston city includes 60% White, 14.43% Black or African American, 9.42% Asian, 4% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White45,80260%
Black or African American11,01614.43%
Two or more races8,97111.75%
Asian7,1919.42%
Other race3,0574%
Native American2720.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander310.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4,6446.08%
Other race2,8303.71%
White1,4981.96%
Native American2320.3%
Black or African American1860.24%
Asian180.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White44,30458.04%
Black or African American10,83014.19%
Asian7,1739.4%
Two or more races4,3275.67%
Other race2270.3%
Native American400.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander310.04%

Evanston city Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Evanston city 's average per capita income is $70,513. Household income levels show a median of $96,434. The poverty rate stands at 11.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$184,630-
Families$157,058$222,001
Households$96,434$157,507
Non Families$54,228$83,575

$70,513

Average Income

$96,434

Median Household Income

11.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)