Evanston, IL

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Evanston Overview

77,181
TOTAL POPULATION
37,413
MALE POPULATION
39,768
FEMALE POPULATION
94.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$63,888
PER CAPITA INCOME
$146,789
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$93,188
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
41,524
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Evanston Zip Codes

Evanston Area Codes

Race in Evanston

The most populous races in Evanston are White / Caucasian (47,556 | 61.6%), Black / African American (12,756 | 16.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (8,713 | 11.3%).
Race in Evanston
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,1099.2%
Black / African American12,75616.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific170.0%
Hispanic or Latino8,71311.3%
Native / Alaskan2230.3%
White / Caucasian47,55661.6%
Two or more Races6,6968.7%
Some other Race2,8243.7%
Total77,181100.0%

Ancestry in Evanston

The most populous ancestries reported in Evanston are German (11,115 | 14.4%), Irish (8,031 | 10.4%), English (6,436 | 8.3%), Mexican (5,295 | 6.9%), and Polish (4,782 | 6.2%), together accounting for 46.2% of all Evanston residents.
Ancestry in Evanston
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5200.7%
Albanian280.0%
Alsatian170.0%
American1,8202.4%
Arab3130.4%
Argentinean1060.1%
Armenian860.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac810.1%
Australian3090.4%
Austrian2170.3%
Bahamian420.1%
Basque180.0%
Belgian2590.3%
Belizean1500.2%
Bhutanese6970.9%
Bolivian400.1%
Brazilian190.0%
British7360.9%
Bulgarian1900.3%
Burmese1,4591.9%
Canadian2710.4%
Central American8001.0%
Central American Indian1040.1%
Cherokee2220.3%
Chilean1880.2%
Chippewa660.1%
Colombian1900.3%
Costa Rican670.1%
Croatian3250.4%
Cuban4610.6%
Czech5300.7%
Czechoslovakian370.1%
Danish2330.3%
Dominican530.1%
Dutch1,0011.3%
Eastern European1,2211.6%
Ecuadorian170.0%
Egyptian110.0%
English6,4368.3%
Ethiopian1770.2%
European1,9032.5%
Filipino750.1%
Finnish1180.2%
French1,4091.8%
French Canadian3840.5%
German11,11514.4%
Ghanaian4820.6%
Greek4830.6%
Guatemalan4320.6%
Guyanese180.0%
Haitian4520.6%
Hungarian6700.9%
Indian (Asian)2,7803.6%
Iranian1360.2%
Iraqi130.0%
Irish8,03110.4%
Israeli1390.2%
Italian3,3564.3%
Jamaican1,0431.3%
Japanese1040.1%
Kenyan90.0%
Korean1,2431.6%
Laotian170.0%
Latvian910.1%
Lebanese720.1%
Lithuanian4370.6%
Luxembourger410.1%
Macedonian80.0%
Mexican5,2956.9%
Mexican American Indian1460.2%
Moroccan200.0%
Native Hawaiian210.0%
Navajo140.0%
Nicaraguan80.0%
Nigerian3280.4%
Northern European3820.5%
Norwegian1,2791.7%
Okinawan110.0%
Pakistani950.1%
Palestinian230.0%
Panamanian300.0%
Pennsylvania German180.0%
Peruvian860.1%
Polish4,7826.2%
Portuguese1610.2%
Potawatomi80.0%
Puerto Rican6220.8%
Romanian3730.5%
Russian1,9082.5%
Salvadoran2630.3%
Scandinavian4820.6%
Scotch-Irish4720.6%
Scottish1,4161.8%
Senegalese110.0%
Serbian1640.2%
Sierra Leonean1390.2%
Sioux120.0%
Slavic880.1%
Slovak820.1%
Slovene1040.1%
South American7491.0%
Spaniard790.1%
Spanish2200.3%
Sri Lankan4820.6%
Subsaharan African2,1712.8%
Sudanese3710.5%
Swedish1,6932.2%
Swiss3260.4%
Syrian400.1%
Thai1,8052.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian270.0%
Turkish4440.6%
Ukrainian4480.6%
Uruguayan230.0%
Venezuelan990.1%
Vietnamese90.0%
Welsh3800.5%
West Indian220.0%
Yugoslavian640.1%
Zimbabwean510.1%
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Immigrants in Evanston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Evanston came from Asia (4,818 | 6.2%), Latin America (3,258 | 4.2%), Europe (2,615 | 3.4%), Eastern Asia (2,268 | 2.9%), and Africa (1,643 | 2.1%), together accounting for 18.9% of all Evanston residents.
Immigrants in Evanston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,6432.1%
Argentina210.0%
Asia4,8186.2%
Australia340.0%
Bahamas90.0%
Bangladesh90.0%
Belarus340.0%
Belgium340.0%
Bolivia250.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina260.0%
Brazil2180.3%
Bulgaria540.1%
Cambodia340.0%
Cameroon150.0%
Canada1550.2%
Caribbean1,0261.3%
Central America1,4791.9%
Chile1590.2%
China1,5132.0%
Colombia1380.2%
Costa Rica460.1%
Croatia530.1%
Cuba590.1%
Czechoslovakia350.1%
Denmark130.0%
Dominican Republic190.0%
Eastern Africa1730.2%
Eastern Asia2,2682.9%
Eastern Europe1,1571.5%
Ecuador90.0%
Egypt110.0%
El Salvador910.1%
England1700.2%
Eritrea50.0%
Ethiopia1190.2%
Europe2,6153.4%
Fiji200.0%
France2040.3%
Germany3100.4%
Ghana3410.4%
Greece220.0%
Grenada790.1%
Guatemala1280.2%
Guyana180.0%
Haiti1650.2%
Honduras200.0%
Hong Kong350.1%
Hungary310.0%
India8341.1%
Indonesia140.0%
Iran580.1%
Iraq460.1%
Ireland810.1%
Israel1780.2%
Italy680.1%
Jamaica6730.9%
Japan1920.3%
Jordan30.0%
Kenya130.0%
Korea5630.7%
Latin America3,2584.2%
Latvia100.0%
Lebanon120.0%
Malaysia140.0%
Mexico1,1561.5%
Middle Africa500.1%
Moldova140.0%
Morocco100.0%
Nepal280.0%
Netherlands1580.2%
Nicaragua80.0%
Nigeria5590.7%
North Macedonia200.0%
Northern Africa2510.3%
Northern Europe5840.8%
Norway330.0%
Oceania690.1%
Pakistan600.1%
Panama300.0%
Peru890.1%
Philippines5280.7%
Poland2360.3%
Romania470.1%
Russia3080.4%
Saudi Arabia110.0%
Scotland640.1%
Serbia190.0%
Sierra Leone1510.2%
Singapore540.1%
South Africa460.1%
South America7531.0%
South Central Asia1,0321.3%
South Eastern Asia9381.2%
Southern Europe1440.2%
Spain540.1%
Sudan2140.3%
Sweden400.1%
Switzerland240.0%
Syria100.0%
Taiwan410.1%
Thailand430.1%
Turkey2140.3%
Ukraine1460.2%
Venezuela760.1%
Vietnam2450.3%
West Indies220.0%
Western Africa1,0551.4%
Western Asia5800.7%
Western Europe7300.9%
Yemen860.1%
Zaire40.0%
Zimbabwe130.0%
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Sex and Age in Evanston

Sex and Age in Evanston

The most populous age groups in Evanston are 20 to 24 Years (4,239 | 11.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,733 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Evanston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,088 (5.6%)1,521 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Years2,111 (5.6%)2,132 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years2,331 (6.2%)1,965 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years2,851 (7.6%)3,477 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Years4,239 (11.3%)3,733 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,784 (7.4%)2,588 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,934 (5.2%)2,640 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years2,342 (6.3%)1,989 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years2,270 (6.1%)2,509 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years2,231 (6.0%)2,140 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years2,215 (5.9%)2,439 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years2,148 (5.7%)2,268 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,381 (6.4%)2,522 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years1,977 (5.3%)2,306 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years1,586 (4.2%)1,995 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years858 (2.3%)1,161 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years544 (1.5%)1,037 (2.6%)
85 Years and over523 (1.4%)1,346 (3.4%)
Total37,413 (100.0%)39,768 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Evanston

Median Family Size in Evanston

The median family size in Evanston is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (12,586 | 77.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (930 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Evanston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple12,586 (77.1%)3.12
Single Male/Father930 (5.7%)2.58
Single Female/Mother2,805 (17.2%)3.07
Total Families16,321 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Evanston

The median household size in Evanston is 2.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,805 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (14,579 | 47.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Evanston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple12,586 (40.7%)3.14
Single Male/Father930 (3.0%)2.77
Single Female/Mother2,805 (9.1%)3.24
Non-family14,579 (47.2%)1.30
Total Households30,900 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Evanston

Out of a total of 30,900 households in Evanston, 16,321 (52.8%) are family households, while 14,579 (47.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,337, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 11,194.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Evanston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-11,194 (36.2%)
2-Person Households7,337 (23.7%)2,638 (8.5%)
3-Person Households3,955 (12.8%)550 (1.8%)
4-Person Households3,431 (11.1%)193 (0.6%)
5-Person Households1,126 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households292 (0.9%)4 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households180 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,321 (52.8%)14,579 (47.2%)

Female Fertility in Evanston

Fertility by Age in Evanston

Average fertility rate in Evanston is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Evanston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years518 (68.1%)58.0
35 to 50 years243 (31.9%)34.0
Total761 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Evanston

87.8% of women with births (761) in Evanston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 17.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Evanston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years425 (82.1%)93 (17.9%)
35 to 50 years243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total668 (87.8%)93 (12.2%)

Fertility by Education in Evanston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Evanston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma81 (10.6%)33.0
College or Associate's Degree253 (33.3%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree136 (17.9%)26.0
Graduate Degree291 (38.2%)59.0
Total761 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Evanston

12.2% of women with births in Evanston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Evanston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma40 (49.4%)41 (50.6%)
College or Associate's Degree201 (79.4%)52 (20.5%)
Bachelor's Degree136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total668 (87.8%)93 (12.2%)

Income in Evanston

Income Overview in Evanston

Per Capita Income in Evanston is $63,888, while median incomes of families and households are $146,789 and $93,188 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income77,181$63,888
Median Family Income16,321$146,789
Mean Family Income16,321$216,623
Median Household Income30,900$93,188
Mean Household Income30,900$157,169
Income Deficit16,321$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)77,18124.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)77,18175.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index77,1810.55

Earnings by Sex in Evanston

Average Earnings in Evanston are $47,664, $55,810 for men and $42,404 for women, a difference of 24.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Evanston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male22,477 (50.4%)$55,810
Female22,115 (49.6%)$42,404
Total44,592 (100.0%)$47,664

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Evanston

The most common earnings brackets in Evanston are $100,000+ for men (6,883 | 30.6%) and $100,000+ for women (4,492 | 20.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Evanston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,054 (4.7%)2,053 (9.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999999 (4.4%)1,083 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499604 (2.7%)886 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999381 (1.7%)639 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499649 (2.9%)812 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999563 (2.5%)436 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499278 (1.2%)596 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999380 (1.7%)501 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499339 (1.5%)733 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999558 (2.5%)425 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,184 (5.3%)756 (3.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999888 (4.0%)595 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,207 (5.4%)1,204 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999751 (3.3%)557 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999704 (3.1%)1,194 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999599 (2.7%)538 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,072 (4.8%)1,423 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,129 (5.0%)908 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,255 (10.0%)2,284 (10.3%)
$100,000+6,883 (30.6%)4,492 (20.3%)
Total22,477 (100.0%)22,115 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Evanston

Average earnings in Evanston are $72,904 for men and $55,713 for women, a difference of 23.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,423, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,286, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,573.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Evanston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,750$21,573
High School Diploma$39,433$25,709
College or Associate's Degree$44,535$45,618
Bachelor's Degree$75,938$55,435
Graduate Degree$101,423$76,286
Total$72,904$55,713

Family Income in Evanston

Family Income Brackets in Evanston

According to the Evanston family income data, there are 5,729 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 114 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Evanston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002451.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991140.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994903.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994572.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,0946.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,5189.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,89311.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992,53015.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992,28514.0%
$200,000+5,72935.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Evanston

4-person families (3,238 | 19.8%) account for the highest median family income in Evanston with $184,185 per family, while 2-person families (7,668 | 47.0%) have the highest median income of $65,422 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Evanston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,668 (47.0%)$130,844
3-Person Families3,867 (23.7%)$153,170
4-Person Families3,238 (19.8%)$184,185
5-Person Families1,146 (7.0%)$176,535
6-Person Families310 (1.9%)$0
7+ Person Families92 (0.6%)$0
Total16,321 (100.0%)$146,789

Family Income by Number of Earners in Evanston

The median family income in Evanston is $146,789, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,921) having the highest median family income of $183,021, while families with no earners (1,319) have the lowest median family income of $93,323, accounting for 11.8% and 8.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Evanston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,319 (8.1%)$93,323
1 Earner4,872 (29.8%)$96,595
2 Earners8,209 (50.3%)$172,542
3+ Earners1,921 (11.8%)$183,021
Total16,321 (100.0%)$146,789

Household Income in Evanston

Household Income Brackets in Evanston

With 6,983 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Evanston, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 958 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Evanston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,7615.7%
$10,000 to $14,9999583.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3294.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,8235.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,0289.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993,98612.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993,33710.8%
$100,000 to $149,9994,69715.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,0289.8%
$200,000+6,98322.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Evanston

The median household income in Evanston is $93,188, with the highest median household income of $121,219 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,261 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,125, with 1,950 households (6.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Evanston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,950 (6.3%)$34,125
25 to 44 Years9,314 (30.1%)$95,476
45 to 64 Years11,261 (36.4%)$121,219
65+ Years8,375 (27.1%)$85,567
Total30,900 (100.0%)$93,188

Poverty in Evanston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Evanston

With 10.9% poverty level for males and 12.2% for females among the residents of Evanston, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,479 males (38.6%) and 1,497 females (42.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Evanston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years216 (10.4%)20 (1.3%)
5 Years33 (8.9%)40 (11.4%)
6 to 11 Years316 (11.7%)272 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years51 (3.9%)128 (10.3%)
15 Years63 (18.9%)20 (6.4%)
16 and 17 Years51 (7.7%)49 (6.5%)
18 to 24 Years1,479 (38.6%)1,497 (42.6%)
25 to 34 Years250 (5.6%)579 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years219 (4.8%)263 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years353 (8.0%)221 (4.9%)
55 to 64 Years461 (10.5%)575 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years168 (4.9%)376 (8.9%)
75 Years and over87 (5.1%)381 (12.1%)
Total3,747 (10.9%)4,421 (12.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Evanston

According to the poverty statistics in Evanston, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 98.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Evanston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,857 (89.6%)1,486 (98.7%)
5 Years339 (91.1%)312 (88.6%)
6 to 11 Years2,381 (88.3%)2,117 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,261 (96.1%)1,109 (89.6%)
15 Years270 (81.1%)294 (93.6%)
16 and 17 Years611 (92.3%)701 (93.5%)
18 to 24 Years2,356 (61.4%)2,018 (57.4%)
25 to 34 Years4,252 (94.5%)4,496 (88.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,330 (95.2%)4,200 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,065 (92.0%)4,321 (95.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,944 (89.5%)4,108 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,293 (95.2%)3,850 (91.1%)
75 Years and over1,623 (94.9%)2,754 (87.8%)
Total30,582 (89.1%)31,766 (87.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Evanston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Evanston show that 1.6% or 202 of the total 12,586 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.7%, which includes 31 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Evanston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,330 (98.4%)117 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children4,217 (99.3%)31 (0.7%)
3 or 4 Children837 (95.3%)41 (4.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total12,384 (98.4%)202 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Evanston

According to the poverty data in Evanston, 7.0% or 65 single-father households and 18.8% or 528 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 households (13.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 91 households (40.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Evanston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)216 (19.7%)
1 or 2 Children65 (13.0%)221 (15.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)91 (40.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (7.0%)528 (18.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Evanston

The poverty data for Evanston shows that 202 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 593 of the single-parent households (15.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 91 household (34.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Evanston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children117 (1.6%)216 (14.6%)
1 or 2 Children31 (0.7%)286 (14.8%)
3 or 4 Children41 (4.7%)91 (34.2%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (1.6%)593 (15.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Evanston

Employment by Class of Employer in Evanston

Among the 38,172 employed individuals in Evanston, private company employees (21,379 | 56.0%), not-for-profit organizations (8,945 | 23.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (2,487 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Evanston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21,37956.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,7904.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,4876.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,94523.4%
Local Government Employees2,0065.3%
State Government Employees8302.2%
Federal Government Employees6511.7%
Unpaid Family Workers840.2%
Total38,172100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Evanston

According to the labor force statistics for Evanston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (64,378), 64.5% or 41,524 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 2,533 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 89.2% or 8,050 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.9% or 502 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Evanston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,866 (32.9%)502 (26.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,185 (52.5%)255 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years4,534 (84.4%)68 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Years3,819 (83.5%)191 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,889 (86.6%)513 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years8,050 (89.2%)338 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years3,687 (83.5%)269 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years3,481 (71.0%)164 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,311 (42.1%)195 (5.9%)
75 Years and over684 (12.5%)19 (2.8%)
Total41,524 (64.5%)2,533 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Evanston

According to labor force statistics for Evanston, 84.1% of individuals (31,453) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (37,400) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 1,541 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 22,793 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.6% or 336 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Evanston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School806 (72.8%)106 (9.6%)
High School Diploma2,471 (69.1%)486 (13.6%)
College / Associate Degree5,396 (86.0%)609 (9.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22,793 (86.2%)714 (2.7%)
Total31,453 (84.1%)1,833 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Evanston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Evanston are Community & Social Service (9,172 | 23.5%), Management (5,669 | 14.5%), Education Instruction & Library (5,214 | 13.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,617 | 11.8%), and Business & Financial (3,322 | 8.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Evanston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Evanston, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (74.0%), Computers & Mathematics (72.8%), and Legal Services & Support (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.7%), Health Technologists (76.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (67.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Evanston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,152 (55.6%)2,517 (44.4%)
Business & Financial1,764 (53.1%)1,558 (46.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,176 (68.8%)1,441 (31.2%)
Computers & Mathematics1,697 (72.8%)634 (27.2%)
Architecture & Engineering578 (74.0%)203 (26.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science901 (59.9%)604 (40.1%)
Community & Social Service 4,251 (46.4%)4,921 (53.6%)
Education, Arts & Media311 (32.4%)649 (67.6%)
Legal Services & Support783 (68.9%)353 (31.1%)
Education Instruction & Library2,310 (44.3%)2,904 (55.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment847 (45.5%)1,015 (54.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating490 (22.3%)1,704 (77.7%)
Health Technologists433 (23.6%)1,399 (76.4%)
Total (Category)12,833 (51.4%)12,141 (48.6%)
Total (Overall)19,929 (51.1%)19,059 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Evanston are Healthcare Support (1,465 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,321 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (1,205 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (625 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (593 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Evanston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Evanston, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (82.8%), Security & Protection (59.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.8%), Healthcare Support (73.9%), and Personal Care & Service (73.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Evanston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support382 (26.1%)1,083 (73.9%)
Security & Protection352 (59.4%)241 (40.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention328 (82.8%)68 (17.2%)
Law Enforcement24 (12.2%)173 (87.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving719 (54.4%)602 (45.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance330 (52.8%)295 (47.2%)
Personal Care & Service326 (27.1%)879 (73.0%)
Total (Category)2,109 (40.5%)3,100 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)19,929 (51.1%)19,059 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Evanston are Sales & Related (3,204 | 8.2%), and Office & Administration (2,779 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Evanston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Evanston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,770 (55.2%)1,434 (44.8%)
Office & Administration821 (29.5%)1,958 (70.5%)
Total (Category)2,591 (43.3%)3,392 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)19,929 (51.1%)19,059 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Evanston are Construction & Extraction (490 | 1.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (353 | 0.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Evanston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Evanston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction407 (83.1%)83 (16.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair346 (98.0%)7 (2.0%)
Total (Category)753 (89.0%)93 (11.0%)
Total (Overall)19,929 (51.1%)19,059 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Evanston are Material Moving (801 | 2.1%), Transportation (673 | 1.7%), and Production (502 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Evanston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Evanston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production367 (73.1%)135 (26.9%)
Transportation560 (83.2%)113 (16.8%)
Material Moving716 (89.4%)85 (10.6%)
Total (Category)1,643 (83.2%)333 (16.9%)
Total (Overall)19,929 (51.1%)19,059 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Evanston

Employment Industries in Evanston

The major employment industries in Evanston include Educational Services (8,242 | 21.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,034 | 15.5%), Professional & Scientific (6,028 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (3,053 | 7.8%), and Manufacturing (2,107 | 5.4%).
Employment Industries in Evanston

Employment Industries by Sex in Evanston

The Evanston industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (81.5%), Wholesale Trade (74.4%), and Administrative & Support (70.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (73.2%), and Utilities (65.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Evanston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction668 (69.3%)296 (30.7%)
Manufacturing1,443 (68.5%)664 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade557 (74.4%)192 (25.6%)
Retail Trade1,847 (60.5%)1,206 (39.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing804 (81.5%)182 (18.5%)
Utilities13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
Information408 (40.8%)593 (59.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,240 (60.5%)809 (39.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing496 (62.9%)292 (37.1%)
Professional & Scientific3,805 (63.1%)2,223 (36.9%)
Enterprise Management26 (38.8%)41 (61.2%)
Administrative & Support855 (70.1%)365 (29.9%)
Educational Services3,769 (45.7%)4,473 (54.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,615 (26.8%)4,419 (73.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation380 (38.5%)606 (61.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services757 (50.2%)750 (49.8%)
Public Administration477 (47.9%)519 (52.1%)
Total19,929 (51.1%)19,059 (48.9%)

Education in Evanston

School Enrollment in Evanston

The most common levels of schooling among the 25,310 students in Evanston are college / undergraduate (9,444 | 37.3%), graduate / professional (4,064 | 16.1%), and elementary school (3,525 | 13.9%).
School Enrollment in Evanston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2504.9%
Kindergarten6242.5%
Elementary School3,52513.9%
Middle School3,35813.3%
High School3,04512.0%
College / Undergraduate9,44437.3%
Graduate / Professional4,06416.1%
Total25,310100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Evanston

Out of a total of 25,310 students who are enrolled in schools in Evanston, 13,591 (53.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 11,719 (46.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,218 (84.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,867 (88.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Evanston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds261 (29.6%)621 (70.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,272 (80.3%)802 (19.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,362 (78.5%)922 (21.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,867 (88.8%)235 (11.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,061 (28.1%)2,713 (71.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds956 (15.5%)5,218 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds547 (19.9%)2,202 (80.1%)
35 Years and over395 (31.1%)876 (68.9%)
Total11,719 (46.3%)13,591 (53.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Evanston

Social sciences (5,798 | 14.8%), business (4,781 | 12.2%), literature & languages (3,586 | 9.2%), liberal arts & history (3,129 | 8.0%), and visual & performing arts (2,976 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 39,088 individuals in Evanston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Evanston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,4396.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,7074.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1,4333.7%
Psychology1,8934.8%
Social Sciences5,79814.8%
Engineering2,4546.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies3470.9%
Science & Technology2,4276.2%
Business4,78112.2%
Education2,8397.3%
Literature & Languages3,5869.2%
Liberal Arts & History3,1298.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2,9767.6%
Communications2,0765.3%
Arts & Humanities1,2033.1%
Total39,088100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Evanston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Evanston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Evanston are males with 1 vehicle (7,759, accounting for 40.7%) and females with 1 vehicle (7,545, making up 43.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Evanston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,887 (9.9%)1,533 (8.6%)
1 Vehicle7,759 (40.7%)7,545 (42.4%)
2 Vehicles7,033 (36.9%)6,530 (36.7%)
3 Vehicles1,845 (9.7%)1,724 (9.7%)
4 Vehicles496 (2.6%)439 (2.5%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (0.1%)31 (0.2%)
Total19,040 (100.0%)17,802 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Evanston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Evanston are 10 to 14 minutes (4,326 commuters, 14.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (4,000 commuters, 13.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,886 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Evanston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6972.4%
5 to 9 Minutes2,1807.4%
10 to 14 Minutes4,32614.7%
15 to 19 Minutes3,88613.2%
20 to 24 Minutes3,12610.6%
25 to 29 Minutes1,5175.1%
30 to 34 Minutes3,74012.7%
35 to 39 Minutes9313.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7656.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4,00013.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2,93710.0%
90 or more Minutes3771.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Evanston

The most common commute times in Evanston are 45 to 59 minutes (2,299 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,188 commuters, 15.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Evanston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes414 (2.8%)283 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes791 (5.3%)1,389 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,138 (14.3%)2,188 (15.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,870 (12.5%)2,016 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,415 (9.4%)1,711 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes781 (5.2%)736 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,719 (11.5%)2,021 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes560 (3.7%)371 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes970 (6.5%)795 (5.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,299 (15.3%)1,701 (11.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,819 (12.1%)1,118 (7.7%)
90 or more Minutes209 (1.4%)168 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Evanston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Evanston are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,271, 15.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,274, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Evanston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM460 (3.1%)361 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM277 (1.8%)115 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM453 (3.0%)220 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM627 (4.2%)679 (4.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,257 (8.4%)1,049 (7.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,901 (12.7%)1,842 (12.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,271 (15.2%)1,680 (11.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,262 (15.1%)2,274 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,188 (7.9%)1,612 (11.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,715 (11.4%)1,786 (12.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM644 (4.3%)743 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM361 (2.4%)578 (4.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,072 (7.1%)921 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM497 (3.3%)637 (4.4%)
Total14,985 (100.0%)14,497 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Evanston

Occupancy by Ownership in Evanston

Of the total 30,900 dwellings in Evanston, owner-occupied units account for 17,280 (55.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 13,620 (44.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Evanston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17,28055.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13,62044.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units30,900100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Evanston

Occupancy by Household Size in Evanston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11,19436.2%
2-Person Household9,97532.3%
3-Person Household4,50514.6%
4+ Person Household5,22616.9%
Total Housing Units30,900100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Evanston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Evanston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,173 (46.2%)6,021 (53.8%)
2-Person Household6,056 (60.7%)3,919 (39.3%)
3-Person Household2,494 (55.4%)2,011 (44.6%)
4+ Person Household3,557 (68.1%)1,669 (31.9%)
Total Housing Units17,280 (55.9%)13,620 (44.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Evanston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Evanston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School395 (52.4%)359 (47.6%)
High School Diploma1,122 (39.8%)1,694 (60.2%)
College/Associate Degree2,010 (37.7%)3,322 (62.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,753 (62.5%)8,245 (37.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Evanston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Evanston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,57621.3%
35 to 44 Years4,68815.2%
45 to 54 Years5,52717.9%
55 to 64 Years5,73418.6%
65 to 74 Years4,74815.4%
75 to 84 Years2,4037.8%
85 Years and Over1,2244.0%
Total30,900100.0%

Housing Finances in Evanston

Median Income by Occupancy in Evanston

Median Income by Occupancy in Evanston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied17,280 (55.9%)$143,780
Renter-Occupied13,620 (44.1%)$58,585
Average30,900 (100.0%)$93,188

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Evanston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Evanston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000285 (1.7%)922 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999203 (1.2%)362 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999288 (1.7%)664 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999156 (0.9%)479 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999287 (1.7%)416 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999680 (3.9%)1,143 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,093 (6.3%)1,920 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,460 (8.5%)2,518 (18.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,662 (9.6%)1,672 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,937 (17.0%)1,753 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more8,229 (47.6%)1,771 (13.0%)
Total17,280 (100.0%)13,620 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Evanston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Evanston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300500 (2.9%)203 (1.5%)
$300 to $499412 (2.4%)474 (3.5%)
$500 to $7991,162 (6.7%)234 (1.7%)
$800 to $999793 (4.6%)520 (3.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,736 (15.8%)4,274 (31.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,570 (14.9%)3,361 (24.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,441 (14.1%)2,168 (15.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,731 (10.0%)866 (6.4%)
$3,000 or more4,935 (28.6%)989 (7.3%)
Total17,280 (100.0%)13,620 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Evanston

Housing Structures in Evanston

Housing Structures in Evanston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,27033.2%
Single Unit, Attached1,6225.2%
2 Unit Apartments2,3027.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,7875.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,55611.5%
10 or more Apartments11,27536.5%
Mobile Home / Other880.3%
Total30,900100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Evanston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Evanston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,423 (91.7%)847 (8.3%)
Single Unit, Attached1,183 (72.9%)439 (27.1%)
2 Unit Apartments1,058 (46.0%)1,244 (54.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments439 (24.6%)1,348 (75.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,027 (28.9%)2,529 (71.1%)
10 or more Apartments4,150 (36.8%)7,125 (63.2%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Total17,280 (55.9%)13,620 (44.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Evanston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Evanston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room126 (0.7%)813 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms812 (4.7%)4,493 (33.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,360 (31.0%)5,988 (44.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,937 (28.6%)1,862 (13.7%)
8 or more Rooms6,045 (35.0%)464 (3.4%)
Total17,280 (100.0%)13,620 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Evanston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Evanston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas14,615 (84.6%)9,414 (69.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas178 (1.0%)191 (1.4%)
Electricity2,136 (12.4%)3,335 (24.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke41 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels116 (0.7%)305 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used159 (0.9%)375 (2.8%)
Total17,280 (100.0%)13,620 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Evanston

Household Vehicle Usage in Evanston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle980 (5.7%)4,068 (29.9%)
1 Vehicle7,825 (45.3%)7,357 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles6,743 (39.0%)1,923 (14.1%)
3 or more Vehicles1,732 (10.0%)272 (2.0%)
Total17,280 (100.0%)13,620 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Evanston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Evanston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,48010,800
Median Property Value$423,000$471,900
Median Household Income$101,844$5,882
Monthly Housing Costs$1,138$4,675
Real Estate Taxes$7,710$79

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Evanston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Evanston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000202 (3.1%)71 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999129 (2.0%)78 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,905 (29.4%)2,507 (23.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,620 (25.0%)3,154 (29.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,230 (19.0%)2,094 (19.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999705 (10.9%)1,797 (16.6%)
$1,000,000 or more689 (10.6%)1,099 (10.2%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)10,800 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Evanston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Evanston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000352 (5.4%)184 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999444 (6.9%)136 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999436 (6.7%)287 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999644 (9.9%)244 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999681 (10.5%)449 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999638 (9.9%)779 (7.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999938 (14.5%)1,024 (9.5%)
$150,000 or more2,347 (36.2%)1,999 (18.5%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)10,800 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Evanston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Evanston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,781 (27.5%)162,245 (1,502.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,016 (15.7%)3,142 (29.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x767 (11.8%)2,859 (26.5%)
4.0x or more2,814 (43.4%)1,824 (16.9%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)10,800 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Evanston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Evanston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800141 (2.2%)34 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499487 (7.5%)118 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,4995,442 (84.0%)115 (1.1%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)10,800 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Evanston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Evanston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Evanston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,163 (96.1%)170 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years11,470 (97.1%)338 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years10,770 (95.2%)538 (4.8%)
26 to 34 Years8,273 (93.7%)556 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years8,434 (93.1%)620 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years8,498 (94.8%)462 (5.2%)
55 to 64 Years8,560 (94.2%)532 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,678 (99.9%)9 (0.1%)
75 Years and older4,805 (99.2%)40 (0.8%)
Total72,651 (95.7%)3,265 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Evanston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Evanston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,163 (96.1%)170 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,470 (97.1%)338 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,770 (95.2%)538 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Evanston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Evanston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,255 (96.1%)256 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,956 (92.7%)625 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,897 (89.4%)818 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,860 (96.1%)323 (4.0%)
$100,000 and over38,468 (98.0%)773 (2.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Evanston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Evanston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,331 (30.7%)2,927 (67.5%)
6 to 18 Years2,458 (20.8%)9,255 (78.4%)
19 to 25 Years863 (7.6%)10,088 (89.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,176 (13.3%)7,230 (81.9%)
35 to 44 Years879 (9.7%)7,815 (86.3%)
45 to 54 Years889 (9.9%)7,885 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,338 (14.7%)7,544 (83.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,873 (89.4%)5,142 (66.9%)
75 Years and over4,769 (98.4%)3,437 (70.9%)
Total20,576 (27.1%)61,323 (80.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Evanston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Evanston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years207 (3.8%)157 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years284 (2.6%)611 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,191 (8.9%)934 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years492 (14.2%)515 (12.2%)
75 Years and over519 (30.3%)1,402 (44.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Evanston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Evanston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)24 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years30 (0.3%)51 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years279 (2.1%)125 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years244 (7.0%)109 (2.6%)
75 Years and over337 (19.7%)703 (22.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Evanston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (0.3%)23 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.0%)215 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years265 (2.0%)202 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years130 (3.8%)10 (0.2%)
75 Years and over210 (12.3%)271 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Evanston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years182 (3.3%)76 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years248 (2.3%)275 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years499 (3.7%)419 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years116 (3.4%)47 (1.1%)
75 Years and over126 (7.4%)279 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Evanston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)51 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.0%)58 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years379 (2.8%)412 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years175 (5.1%)276 (6.5%)
75 Years and over229 (13.4%)656 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Evanston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.1%)19 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years169 (1.3%)154 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years31 (0.9%)219 (5.2%)
75 Years and over69 (4.0%)287 (9.1%)

Technology Access in Evanston

Computing Device Access in Evanston

Computing Device Access in Evanston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28,28791.5%
Smartphone28,86593.4%
Tablet22,28572.1%
No Computing Device7052.3%
Total30,900100.0%

Internet Access in Evanston

Internet Access in Evanston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet210.1%
Broadband Home26,09884.5%
Cellular Data Only2,0646.7%
Satellite Internet1,2264.0%
No Internet2,2637.3%
Total30,900100.0%

Evanston Summary

Evanston, Illinois is a city located in Cook County, just north of Chicago. It is a vibrant and diverse community that has a rich history, unique geography, a thriving economy, and a diverse population.

History

Evanston was founded in 1853 by John Evans, a former governor of the Colorado Territory. He named the city after himself and it was incorporated in 1863. The city was originally a farming community, but it quickly grew into a bustling suburb of Chicago. In the late 19th century, Evanston became a popular destination for wealthy Chicagoans who wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
The city was home to Northwestern University, which was founded in 1851. The university has grown to become one of the most prestigious universities in the country. It has also been a major contributor to the city’s economy and culture.
Evanston was also home to the first African-American mayor of a major city in the United States. In 1975, Lorraine H. Morton was elected mayor of Evanston and served until 1993. She was a major advocate for civil rights and was instrumental in the city’s growth and development.

Geography

Evanston is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, just north of Chicago. It is bordered by Wilmette to the north, Skokie to the west, and Chicago to the south. The city is divided into four distinct neighborhoods: Downtown, Central, South, and North.
The city is home to several parks and beaches, including Lighthouse Beach, Clark Street Beach, and Dawes Park. The city also has several museums, including the Evanston History Center and the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian.

Economy

Evanston has a thriving economy that is largely driven by the presence of Northwestern University. The university is the largest employer in the city and provides jobs for thousands of people. Other major employers in the city include the NorthShore University HealthSystem, the City of Evanston, and the Evanston Public Library.
The city is also home to several large corporations, including Kraft Foods, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, and the Chicago Tribune. The city also has a vibrant retail sector, with several shopping centers and boutiques.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Evanston was 74,486. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is 44.3% White, 28.7% African American, 15.3% Asian, and 8.2% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in the city is $68,902, and the median home value is $400,000.
Evanston is a vibrant and diverse city that has a rich history, unique geography, a thriving economy, and a diverse population. It is a great place to live, work, and play, and it is a great place to call home.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Evanston?
Total Population of Evanston is 77,181.
What is the Total Male Population of Evanston?
Total Male Population of Evanston is 37,413.
What is the Total Female Population of Evanston?
Total Female Population of Evanston is 39,768.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Evanston?
There are 94.08 Males per 100 Females in Evanston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Evanston?
There are 106.29 Females per 100 Males in Evanston.
What is the Median Population Age in Evanston?
Median Population Age in Evanston is 37.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Evanston
Average Family Size in Evanston is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Evanston
Average Household Size in Evanston is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Evanston?
Per Capita income in Evanston is $63,888.
What is the Median Family Income in Evanston?
Median Family Income in Evanston is $146,789.
What is the Median Household income in Evanston?
Median Household Income in Evanston is $93,188.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Evanston?
Income or Wage Gap in Evanston is 24.0%.
Women in Evanston earn 76.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Evanston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Evanston is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Evanston?
There are 41,524 People in the Labor Forcein in Evanston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Evanston?
64.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Evanston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Evanston?
Unemployment Rate in Evanston is 6.1%.