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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Evanston, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

76,340

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58%44,304

Black

14.2%10,830

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%9,408

Asian

9.4%7,173

Two or More

5.7%4,327

Other

0.3%227

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%40

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%687

High School Diploma

9.5%4,807

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%1,819

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%4,398

Associate's Degree

3.9%1,966

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%15,056

Master's Degree

24.3%12,311

Professional Degree

7.3%3,710

Doctorate

8.1%4,081

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

69.5%

Graduate+

39.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$481,200

Median Renti

$1,762

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.2%17,807

Renter-Occupied

43.8%13,898

Total Units

34,095

Homeownership

56.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2%356

$50K–$100K

1.2%216

$100K–$150K

2.8%497

$150K–$200K

5.1%913

$200K–$300K

12.5%2,234

$300K–$500K

28.9%5,144

$500K–$1M

36.1%6,425

$1M+

11.4%2,022

Rent Distribution

Under $500

541

$500–$750

187

$750–$1,000

301

$1,000–$1,250

1,345

$1,250–$1,500

2,302

$1,500–$2,000

3,889

$2,000+

4,856

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%286

2010–2019

6.8%2,331

2000–2009

7.4%2,526

1990–1999

4.9%1,656

1980–1989

3.9%1,325

1970–1979

5.9%2,018

1960–1969

11.5%3,937

1950–1959

13%4,443

1940–1949

5.3%1,824

1939 or earlier

40.3%13,749

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%23,888

Electricity

19.2%6,092

No Fuel

1.9%603

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%539

Other

1.4%455

Fuel Oil

0.3%100

Coal

0.1%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,434

Mean Household Incomei

$157,507

Per Capita Incomei

$66,712

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

40,335

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%2,030

$10K–$15K

2.9%921

$15K–$20K

2.6%828

$20K–$25K

1.5%486

$25K–$30K

3.1%973

$30K–$35K

2.2%712

$35K–$40K

3.2%1,029

$40K–$45K

2.8%899

$45K–$50K

3.1%992

$50K–$60K

5.6%1,770

$60K–$75K

6%1,909

$75K–$100K

12.3%3,911

$100K–$125K

7.3%2,328

$125K–$150K

7.3%2,321

$150K–$200K

9.9%3,138

$200K+

23.5%7,458

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,160

Residentsi

1,783

Avg. Tenant Renti

$448/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing41 homes61% occupied$761/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers638 homes93% occupied$461/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8386 homes93% occupied$404/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC74 homes97% occupied$401/mo rent

811/PRAC21 homes87% occupied$390/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,434/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

81.4%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

14%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $77K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

70.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77% of subsidized households are minority

32.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

37,057

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

37,798

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,803(2.9% of civilian adults)