Evanston, IL Demographics

A map of Evanston's Population by Race

Evanston, Illinois has an estimated population of 76,340, a slight decrease from the 78,110 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.0% White, 14.2% Black, 12.3% Hispanic, 9.4% Asian, 5.7% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Evanston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Evanston has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Evanston, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 61.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Evanston is ranked the 14th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Evanston was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Evanston's White Population

44,304 residents of Evanston, or 58.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Evanston is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Evanston ranks 1318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Evanston's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Evanston's population has increased from 57.0% to 58.0%.

Evanston is more White than neighboring Skokie (48.6% White), and Lincolnwood (57.2% White). Evanston is less White than neighboring Wilmette (76.3% White), Kenilworth (82.7% White), and Winnetka (88.2% White).

Evanston's Black Population

10,830 residents of Evanston, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Evanston is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Evanston ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Evanston's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of Evanston's population has decreased from 15.8% to 14.2%.

Evanston is more Black than neighboring Wilmette (0.7% Black), Kenilworth (0.2% Black), Skokie (10% Black), Lincolnwood (4.3% Black), and Winnetka (0.3% Black).

Evanston's Asian Population

7,173 residents of Evanston, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Evanston is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Evanston ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Evanston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Asian residents' share of Evanston's population has decreased from 9.9% to 9.4%.

Evanston is more Asian than neighboring Kenilworth (2.2% Asian), and Winnetka (2.6% Asian). Evanston is less Asian than neighboring Wilmette (12.3% Asian), Skokie (25.4% Asian), and Lincolnwood (27.3% Asian).

Evanston's Hispanic Population

9,408 residents of Evanston, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Evanston is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Evanston ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Evanston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Evanston's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.3%.

Evanston is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilmette (4.9% Hispanic), Kenilworth (4.6% Hispanic), Skokie (11% Hispanic), Lincolnwood (7.4% Hispanic), and Winnetka (3.6% Hispanic).

Evanston's Native American/Other Population

298 residents of Evanston, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Evanston is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Evanston ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Evanston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Evanston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Evanston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincolnwood (0.2% Native American/Other). Evanston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmette (1.1% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (1.1% Native American/Other), Skokie (0.9% Native American/Other), and Winnetka (0.5% Native American/Other).

Evanston's Multiracial Population

4,327 residents of Evanston, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Evanston is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Evanston ranks 195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Evanston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Evanston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Evanston is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmette (4.8% Multiracial), Skokie (4.2% Multiracial), Lincolnwood (3.6% Multiracial), and Winnetka (4.8% Multiracial). Evanston is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenilworth (9.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.