Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming
Evanston is a city in Uinta County, Wyoming, with 11,747 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,749 ft (2,057 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bear River, 9.3 miles N.
- 11,747residents (2020 Census)
- 6,749 ftelevation · 2,057 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.6 km²
- 1,144 / sq mipopulation density
About Evanston
Evanston is a city in and the county seat of Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 11,747 at the 2020 census. It is located near the border with Utah.
The settlement was founded in 1868 as a divisional point on the transcontinental railroad constructed by Union Pacific. Evanston was later a stop on the Lincoln Highway and is bisected by Interstate 80, a major transcontinental highway.
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Living in Evanston
- Median household income
- $76,516
- Median home value
- $280,900
- Median rent
- $805/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Evanston had 11,747 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,747 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,144 per sq mi (442 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Evanston at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Uinta County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,747 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.27 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,749 ft (2,057 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2594° N, 110.9643° W |
| Official website | evanstonwy.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5625620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Evanston
- Bear River9.3 mi N
- Woodruff, UT20.8 mi NW
- Robertson28.4 mi E
- Fort Bridger30.1 mi E
- Randolph, UT30.3 mi NW
- Carter30.4 mi NE
- Echo, UT31.4 mi SW
- Henefer, UT32.3 mi SW
- Mountain View32.7 mi E
- Urie32.8 mi E
- Coalville, UT34.0 mi SW
- Hoytsville, UT34.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Evanston
What county is Evanston in?
Evanston is in Uinta County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Evanston, WY?
11,747 people lived in Evanston at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Evanston?
6,749 feet (2,057 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Evanston?
Bear River (9.3 mi), Woodruff (20.8 mi), Robertson (28.4 mi), Fort Bridger (30.1 mi), Randolph (30.3 mi).
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