Evanston Population

1870–2026

11,686

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K12K14K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Evanston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202611,686-190.16%
202511,705+10.01%
202411,704-870.74%
202311,791-710.60%
202211,862-150.13%
202111,877+1301.11%
202011,747-330.28%
201911,780-800.67%
201811,860-1140.95%
201711,974-1421.17%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Evanston has a population change lower than Uinta County, Wyoming, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wyoming+1.9%
  • Uinta County+1.3%
  • Evanston−0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Evanston Demographics

36median age

Median age

Female36 yrs
Male36.1 yrs

Adults

8,504
1,971 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults6,533 other adults

Sex

Female 51.9% · 6,127Male 48.1% · 5,673

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 118 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Evanston Income

$76,516median household income

Median household income

$76,516

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,196

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.6%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Evanston Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%54%46%
Never married27%32%23%
Divorced18%12%24%
Widowed4%1%7%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201