Evanston, Illinois Income Statistics
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Evanston Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Evanston | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,783 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $88,073 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 23.5% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 23.5% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Evanston is about 13% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing slower in Evanston (3.7%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 23% of adults in Evanston earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Evanston, Illinois grew by 33.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $94,783 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.7% per year.
Evanston has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. The gap has narrowed from 39% in 2009 to 18% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Evanston
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 13,417 households (47.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 19.1% of households in Evanston had an income under $35,000 and 33.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Evanston has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (23.5% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (11.8% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,868 | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 852 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,161 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,536 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,626 | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,347 | 11.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,480 | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,021 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,734 | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 6,661 | 23.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 28,285 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 13,357 residents (23.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 26.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.0% of Evanston residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 26.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 32.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Evanston has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (23.5% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (6.4% vs 9.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,850 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 7,453 | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,156 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,438 | 7.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,669 | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,052 | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,694 | 11.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,234 | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 13,357 | 23.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 56,902 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Evanston
| Metric | Evanston | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.552 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $97,664 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $84,568 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 13.4% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Evanston, it is 0.552, about the same as Illinois's 0.547, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 15% more than women's income in Evanston, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 15% wage gap accumulates to roughly $458,360 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Evanston, Illinois has narrowed from about 24% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 11% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,588 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Evanston | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 28.0% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 2,213 people are unemployed in Evanston, Illinois.
The average commute time in Evanston is 23 minutes, about the same as in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Evanston, Illinois has fallen from 7.4% to 6.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.6% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.1% in 2018.
Evanston started 1.3 points below the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had risen above it by 2021, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its rate was 0.9 points higher.
Evanston, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Evanston, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | 67,656 | $94,783 #3/3 | 3.7%/yr #3/3 | 6.2% #3/3 | 0.552 #3/3 |
| Wilmette, IL | 24,620 | $189,031 | 4.1%/yr | 4.4% | 0.509 |
| Skokie, IL | 65,951 | $96,867 | 4.4%/yr | 4.9% | 0.549 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Evanston, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Evanston, Illinois.
How Wealthy Is Evanston, Illinois?
Evanston has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $94,783, about 13% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How has median household income changed in Evanston, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Evanston, Illinois rose 33%, from $71,143 to $94,783. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +33% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Evanston in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Evanston, Illinois was $94,969, up 3% from $91,876 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Evanston in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Evanston, Illinois was $82,539. By 2024 it had risen 15% to $94,783.
How many people earn six figures in Evanston, Illinois?
Yes. 23% of adults in Evanston, Illinois earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 15% (about 1 in 7) in Illinois. 24% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 14% in Illinois.
What is the Gini coefficient in Evanston, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Evanston is 0.552. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Evanston, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Evanston, Illinois has narrowed from about 24% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 11% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,588 since 2009.
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