Evanston, IL

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2021 Population

78,454

6.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

1.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

1.21% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$87,345

6.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$410,600

0.171% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

38,876

7.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Evanston, IL had a population of 78.5k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $87,345. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Evanston, IL grew from 73,979 to 78,454, a 6.05% increase and its median household income grew from $82,335 to $87,345, a 6.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Evanston, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.99%), White (Hispanic) (4.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.36%).

None of the households in Evanston, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.8% of the residents in Evanston, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Evanston, IL are Northwestern University (9,290 degrees awarded in 2021), Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (68 degrees), and NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia (24 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Evanston, IL was $410,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.4%.

Most people in Evanston, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Evanston, IL was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Evanston, IL is home to a population of 78.5k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.2% of Evanston, IL residents were born outside of the country (13.5k people).

In 2021, there were 3.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.9k people) in Evanston, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.8%

2021 Citizenship

89.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.8% of Evanston, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Evanston, IL was 89.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Evanston, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Evanston, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.9k ± 1.53k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.4k ± 1.4k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.05k ± 790

11.8%

Hispanic Population

9.24k people

11.8% of the people in Evanston, IL are hispanic (9.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Evanston, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

17.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.5k people

18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

As of 2021, 17.2% of Evanston, IL residents (13.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Evanston, IL was 18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Evanston, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
637 ± 174
Gulf War (2001-)
426 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
169 ± 97

Evanston, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Evanston, IL employs 38.9k people. The largest industries in Evanston, IL are Educational Services (8,265 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,024 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($136,000), Finance & Insurance ($108,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,813).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.9k

2021 Value

± 1,656

7.56%

1 Year growth

± 5.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Evanston, IL grew at a rate of 7.56%, from 36.1k employees to 38.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Evanston, IL, are Management Occupations (5,505 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,139 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (3,275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Evanston, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.9k

2021 Value

± 1,656

7.56%

1 Year growth

± 5.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Evanston, IL grew at a rate of 7.56%, from 36.1k employees to 38.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Evanston, IL, are Educational Services (8,265 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,024 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,908 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Evanston, IL, though some of these residents may live in Evanston, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,575

Median earning men ± $4,487

$44,149

Median earning women ± $2,219

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($119,438), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,889), and Public Administration ($100,240).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($93,646), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,896), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,929).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Evanston, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Evanston, IL awarded 9,397 degrees. The student population of Evanston, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,137 male students and 12,720 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Evanston, IL are White (3,952 and 53.6%), followed by Asian (1,288 and 17.5%), Unknown (688 and 9.33%), and Hispanic or Latino (683 and 9.26%).

The largest universities in Evanston, IL by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern University (9,290 and 98.9%), Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (68 and 0.724%), and NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia (24 and 0.255%).

The most popular majors in Evanston, IL are Management Science (1,742 and 18.5%), Digital Communication & Multimedia (486 and 5.17%), and General Business Administration & Management (465 and 4.95%).

The median tuition cost in Evanston, IL for private four year colleges is $60,276.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Evanston, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 6.97%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 62.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,857 (46.7% men and 53.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 23,857 students enrolled in Evanston, IL, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,724 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
465 degrees awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
284 degrees awarded
Management Science
1,737 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Evanston, IL was General Business Administration & Management with 465 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Evanston, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwestern University
9,290 degrees awarded
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
68 degrees awarded
NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern University with 9,290 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,784 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Evanston, IL, which is 1.04 times more than the 4,613 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,952 degrees mean that there were 3.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,288 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($60,276) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,662) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Evanston, IL was $410,600 in 2021, which is 1.68 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $409,900 to $410,600, a 0.171% increase. The homeownership rate in Evanston, IL is 56.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Evanston, IL have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Evanston, IL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Evanston, IL is $87,345. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Evanston, IL was Census Tract 8090 with a value of $179,609, followed by Census Tract 8089 and Census Tract 8088, with respective values of $170,089 and $142,750.

Housing

Property

$410,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$23,952

$17,070

Median Property Taxes

±$840

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Evanston, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Evanston, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.4%

Homeownership

2021

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.4% of the housing units in Evanston, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Evanston, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8090
Census Tract 8089
Census Tract 8088

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Evanston, IL was Census Tract 8090 with a value of $179,609, followed by Census Tract 8089 and Census Tract 8088, with respective values of $170,089 and $142,750.

The following map shows all of the places in Evanston, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,345

Median Household Income

± $6,296

30.3k

Number of Households

± 1,273

In 2021, the median household income of the 30.3k households in Evanston, IL grew to $87,345 from the previous year's value of $82,335.

The following chart displays the households in Evanston, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Evanston, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (44.5%)
Worked At Home (19.3%)
Public Transit (17.1%)

In 2021, 44.5% of workers in Evanston, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (17.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Evanston, IL have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Evanston, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Evanston, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Evanston, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Evanston, IL have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Evanston, IL (8.47k out of 71.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Evanston, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.3% of the population of Evanston, IL has health coverage, with 60.5% on employee plans, 9.93% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.306% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see 1046 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1046 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 314 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,046 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cook County, IL

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see an average of 1,046 patients per year. This represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1,055 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cook County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.66%

Uninsured

60.5%

Employer Coverage

9.93%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.306%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Evanston, IL declined by 5.74% from 4.94% to 4.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Evanston, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.