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Evanston, IL is a vibrant city located in the North suburbs of Chicago. With a population of 78,454 and a population density of 9,343 people per square mile, it has become a popular destination for those looking to experience urban life while still enjoying the comforts of small-town living. The city is home to numerous local businesses, including restaurants and boutiques, as well as year-round outdoor activities such as biking trails and parks. The Evanston Lighthouse Beach also hosts several annual sporting events like open water swims and triathlons. Additionally, there are many non-profit organizations that help support the community through services such as after-school programs and youth job training. Evanston is truly a great city with something for everyone!

The population in Evanston is 78,454. There are 10,085 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Evanston is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Evanston is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Evanston
- 43.0% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 38.0% are married with children
- 14.2% have children, but are single
Race in Evanston

- 58.6% are White
- 16.6% are Black
- 9.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 11.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleEvanston, IllinoisUnited States
  78,454.0329,725,481.0
  51.3%50.5%
  48.7%49.5%
  36.638.4
 
  73,979.0326,569,308.0
  74,585.0309,327,143.0
  74,239.0285,036,114.0
  73,233.0251,960,433.0
  -2.1%15.6%
  -0.8%30.8%
 
  10085.493.4
  7.7793531905.423
  0.022264836.791
 
  58.5%59.4%
  15.8%12.2%
  9.0%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.6%0.4%
  4.4%3.2%
  11.8%18.4%
 
  43.0%49.8%
  42.1%48.0%
  0.9%1.8%
  57.0%50.2%
  43.6%33.8%
  9.4%10.8%
  4.0%5.6%
 
  2.352.6
  30,256.0124,010,992.0
  16,214.080,755,759.0
  34.1%30.5%
  44.4%42.9%
  14,042.043,255,233.0
  12.9%15.8%
  8.6%10.8%
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Over 5 years ago

be sure to take pictures of where you park... Full-scale parking scam going on in this town. They purposely obscure self-pay parking signs. Nine out of 10 visitors  More

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I've lived here for two years for school. Terrible place for students. Northwestern is a great school/campus, but the city itself is NOT student friendly. Everything  More

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Aside from everything else mentioned on this site about the bad aspects of Evanston - bot be overlooked is the NOISE. The People's Republic of Evanston CATERS to the  More

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