Evanston city, Illinois
Evanston city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Evanston city is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 76,380. The land area covers 7.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 76,380 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 31,705 | ±719 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 34,095 | ±725 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 31,705 | ±719 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,390 | ±476 |
| Median Home Value | $481,200 | ±$20,236 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,762 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,434 | ±$2,339 |
| Per Capita Income | $66,712 | ±$3,889 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8,124 | ±1,129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 37,798 | ±1,035 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 76,006 (2024)
ID: 124885
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
2100 RIDGE AVE, 1, EVANSTON IL 60201-2796
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Evanston | 06-08 | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | KG-05 | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | KG-05 | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | KG-08 | Evanston, IL | |
| Alternative School Evanston | 09-12 | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | 09-12 | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | 06-08 | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | PK | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | KG-05 | Evanston, IL | |
| Regular School Evanston | KG-05 | Evanston, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201 |
(847) 570-2000
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Zen Shiatsu Chicago
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College Vocational | 0.6 mi away | 818 Lake Street, Evanston, IL, 60201-4317 |
8478641130
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EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 1703 ORRINGTON AVENUE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201 |
(847) 448-8600
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SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON
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Hospital | City address association | 355 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL, 60202 |
(847) 316-4000
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Northwestern University
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College | 0.8 mi away | 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL, 60208 |
8474913741
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ROBERT CROWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 1801 MAIN STREET, EVANSTON, IL, 60201 |
(847) 448-8101
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Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
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College | 1.2 mi away | 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60201-3298 |
8478663900
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WILMETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 1242 WILMETTE AVENUE, WILMETTE, IL, 60091 |
(847) 256-5025
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NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia
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College | 1.4 mi away | 2650 Ridge Ave, Rm G603C, Evanston, IL, 60201-1718 |
8475701959
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NORTHTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 6800 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60645 |
(312) 744-2292
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, IL US, located 8.0 miles from Evanston city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 16.3° | 24.3° | 2.10" | 11.3" |
| February | 36.0° | 19.1° | 27.5° | 1.98" | 7.7" |
| March | 45.8° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 2.26" | 5.6" |
| April | 56.8° | 37.6° | 47.2° | 4.00" | 1.1" |
| May | 68.2° | 47.6° | 57.9° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.3° | 67.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 63.4° | 73.4° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 62.3° | 72.2° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 54.7° | 64.9° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 42.7° | 52.7° | 3.59" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.0° | 32.5° | 40.8° | 2.63" | 1.9" |
| December | 37.5° | 22.3° | 29.9° | 2.34" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Evanston city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Skokie village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Wilmette village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Kenilworth village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Lincolnwood village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Golf village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703124582. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.