Evanston
City in Cook County, Illinois
Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 78,110 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Skokie, 2.4 miles W.
- 78,110residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.1 km²
- 10,040 / sq mipopulation density
- 60201main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Evanston
Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Evanston lies on Lake Michigan 12 miles (19 km) north of the Loop. A Chicago suburb, it is bordered by Wilmette to the north, Skokie to the west, Chicago to the south, and the lake to the east. Evanston had a population of 78,110 as of 2020.
Founded by Methodist business leaders in 1857, the city was incorporated in 1863. Evanston is home to Northwestern University, founded in 1851 before the city's incorporation, one of the world's leading research universities. Known for its ethnically diverse population, Evanston is heavily shaped by the influence of Chicago, externally, and Northwestern, internally. The city and the university share a historically complex long-standing relationship.
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Living in Evanston
- Median household income
- $96,434
- Median home value
- $481,200
- Median rent
- $1,762/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Evanston had 78,110 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78,110 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,040 per sq mi (3,877 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Evanston at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 78,110 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.78 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0464° N, 87.6944° W |
| ZIP codes | 60201, 60076, 60202, 60203, 60208 |
| Official website | cityofevanston.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1724582 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Evanston
- Skokie2.4 mi W
- Wilmette2.8 mi NW
- Kenilworth3.1 mi N
- Lincolnwood3.5 mi SW
- Golf4.7 mi W
- Winnetka4.8 mi NW
- Morton Grove4.9 mi W
- Northfield5.8 mi NW
- Niles6.1 mi W
- Glencoe7.0 mi NW
- Glenview7.3 mi W
- Harwood Heights8.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Evanston
What county is Evanston in?
Evanston is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Evanston, IL?
78,110 people lived in Evanston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Evanston, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60201. Other ZIP codes: 60076, 60202, 60203, 60208.
What is the elevation of Evanston?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Evanston?
Skokie (2.4 mi), Wilmette (2.8 mi), Kenilworth (3.1 mi), Lincolnwood (3.5 mi), Golf (4.7 mi).
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