Evanston, IL Demographics
A map of Evanston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 44,534 | 57.0% |
Black | 12,329 | 15.8% |
Hispanic | 8,778 | 11.2% |
Asian | 7,701 | 9.9% |
Multiracial | 4,165 | 5.3% |
Native American/Other | 603 | 0.8% |
Evanston, Illinois had a population of 78,110 in 2020. It was 57.0% White, 15.8% Black, 9.9% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Evanston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Evanston is the 14th most populous. 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's White Population
44,534 residents of Evanston identify as White, or 57.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Evanston roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Evanston is ranked #1318 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Evanston is more White than neighboring Skokie (49.7% White). Evanston is less White than neighboring Wilmette (77.7% White), Kenilworth (87.8% White), Lincolnwood (57.1% White), and Winnetka (88.3% White).
Evanston's Black Population
12,329 residents of Evanston identify as Black, or 15.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Evanston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Evanston is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Evanston is more Black than neighboring Wilmette (0.8% Black), Kenilworth (0.3% Black), Skokie (7.7% Black), Lincolnwood (1.8% Black), and Winnetka (0.2% Black).
Evanston's Asian Population
7,701 residents of Evanston identify as Asian, or 9.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Evanston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Evanston is ranked #60 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Evanston is more Asian than neighboring Kenilworth (4.2% Asian), and Winnetka (3.5% Asian). Evanston is less Asian than neighboring Wilmette (11.7% Asian), Skokie (27.6% Asian), and Lincolnwood (30.9% Asian).
Evanston's Hispanic Population
8,778 residents of Evanston identify as Hispanic, or 11.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Evanston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Evanston is ranked #232 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Evanston is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilmette (4.9% Hispanic), Kenilworth (4.1% Hispanic), Skokie (10.6% Hispanic), Lincolnwood (7.4% Hispanic), and Winnetka (4% Hispanic).
Evanston's Native American/Other Population
603 residents of Evanston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Evanston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Evanston is ranked #186 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Evanston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmette (0.5% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (0.6% Native American/Other), Skokie (0.7% Native American/Other), Lincolnwood (0.4% Native American/Other), and Winnetka (0.4% Native American/Other).
Evanston's Multiracial Population
4,165 residents of Evanston identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Evanston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Evanston is ranked #192 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Evanston is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmette (4.4% Multiracial), Kenilworth (3.1% Multiracial), Skokie (3.6% Multiracial), Lincolnwood (2.4% Multiracial), and Winnetka (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.