Evanston, Illinois
Evanston: A city in Cook County, Illinois.
About
Evanston is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 74,585 and a population density of 3,691 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 72,683 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 12 miles north of Chicago, bordered by Skokie to the west, Wilmette to the north, and Lake Michigan to the east. It had a population of 74,486 at the 2010 census.
Evanston is considered a bedroom community within Chicago's metropolitan area.
The area was settled in 1836 as "Gross Point" before being renamed Evanston in 1850 when it was platted. In 1853, Evanston hosted a national women's rights convention at Wesleyan University. In 1860, Evanston hosted the Illinois constitutional convention and became an official town under Illinois law.
In 1893, Evanston hosted the first statewide meeting of the Illinois Farmers' Alliance with 5000 attendees. In 1908, Evanston replaced Wilmette as headquarters for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in America.
The city has since been home to many high-tech companies and incubators such as Cognex Corporation and Analog Devices' Application Group (ADI AG), and Media Lab Europe (the European branch of the MIT Media Lab). Today, many of these companies' headquarters remain in Evanston or Skokie.
Evanston is very close to Lake Michigan and is just minutes away from downtown Chicago. There are many restaurants and shops within walking distance from your new home!
Quick Facts about Evanston
| Population | 72,683 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Postal code | 60201, 60202, 60203, 60204, 60208, 60209 |
| Area | 20.21 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0411,-87.6901 |
| Altitude | 2,014 feet / 614 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:01:17 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,597 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Evanston is located at 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W (42.0411400, -87.6900600). It has 3 neighbors: Chicago, Skokie and Wilmette.
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Evanston decreased by 2.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74,585 | - | census |
| 2011 | 75,142 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 75,723 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 75,984 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 75,994 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,619 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 75,243 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 74,617 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 73,990 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 73,473 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72,683 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,596 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,744 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,181 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,675 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 85.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,014 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $310,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,908 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $586 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,099 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,805 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.91 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,012 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,275 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 747,131 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 275,380 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,993 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,555 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,250 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,226 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 640 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 443 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 898 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,108 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,420.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.04 |
Best Things to Do in Evanston
1James Park
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2Lovelace Park
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3Dawes Park
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4Shakespeare Garden
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5Dearborn Observatory
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People born in Evanston (200)
People born in Evanston, including actor and guns rights activist Charlton Heston, actor, producer, and screenwriter John Cusack, actor Grant Shaud, .
More notable people
- Laurens Hammond (American inventor) he was born in 11/01/1895
- Jake Johnson (American actor) he was born in 28/05/1978
- Bob Bondurant (racecar driver) he was born in 27/04/1933
- Andrew Hutchinson (American ice hockey player) he was born in 24/03/1980
- Donald Rumsfeld (U.S. Secretary of Defense) he was born in 09/07/1932
- Edmund Phelps (American economist) he was born in 26/07/1933
- Patrick Dennis (novelist) he was born in 18/05/1921
- D. A. Pennebaker (American filmmaker (1925-2019)) he was born in 15/07/1925
- Elizabeth McGovern (American film, television, and theater actor, and musician) she was born in 18/07/1961
- Reiko Aylesworth (American actress) she was born in 09/12/1972
- John Donahoe (American chief executive) he was born in 30/04/1960
- Barbara Harris (American actress born 1935) she was born in 25/07/1935
- Cathy Podewell (actress) she was born in 26/01/1964
- Myra Melford (Jazz pianist and composer) she was born in 05/01/1957
- Lynn Morley Martin (American politician) she was born in 26/12/1939
- Jim Kolbe (American politician) he was born in 28/06/1942
- Peter Suber (American philosopher) he was born in 08/11/1951
- Richard T. Whitcomb (US aerospace engineer) he was born in 21/02/1921
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Evanston, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147767 | Northwestern University | Evanston (IL) | 60208 |
| 439020 | Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Evanston | Evanston (IL) | 60201 |
| 145275 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston (IL) | 60201-3298 |
| 443030 | NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | Evanston (IL) | 60201-1718 |
| 146719 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago (IL) | 60660 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Evanston, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Evanston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston Post Office | Evanston (IL) | 60201 |
| Evanston South Post Office | Evanston (IL) | 60202 |
| Finance Station M Post Office | Chicago (IL) | 60626 |
| Evanston North Post Office | Evanston (IL) | 60201 |
| Wilm Post Office | Wilmette (IL) | 60091 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Evanston, Wyoming city in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 11,570 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bartlett | 40,312 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Evanston distances to largest Illinois cities