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Evanston, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Evanston, Wyoming had a total population of 11,800, the 7th largest city in Wyoming, with a median household income of $76,516, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Evanston Quick Facts

Population 11,800
Median Household Income $76,516
Median Home Value $280,900
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 36.0 years
Homeownership Rate 71.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%
High School Graduation Rate 92.9%
Diversity Index 31/100
Population 11,800 7th of 192
Median Income $76,516 average
Poverty Rate 8.6% 31% lower than national
Median Home Value $280,900 above average

How Evanston Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population11,80311,800-0.0%
Median household income$76,569$76,516-0.1%
Median home value$236,400$280,900+18.8%

How Evanston Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.3%
$25K-$50K 23.2%
$50K-$100K 31.7%
$100K+ 32.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.6%
$10K-$15K
3.6%
$15K-$20K
2.5%
$20K-$25K
3.7%
$25K-$30K
6.2%
$30K-$35K
5.3%
$35K-$40K
7.8%
$40K-$45K
0.8%
$45K-$50K
3.1%
$50K-$60K
5.1%
$60K-$75K
7.2%
$75K-$100K
19.4%
$100K-$125K
12.6%
$125K-$150K
5.8%
$150K-$200K
9.1%
$200K+
5.3%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%
69.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $805/mo 12.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

31out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Evanston Rankings in Wyoming

#7 Population of 192
#58 Median Income of 141
#92 Education of 192
#54 Home Value of 134

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Other Cities in Uinta County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lyman 1,858 $101,190 7.3% $288,500
Mountain View 1,170 $98,188 10.3% $270,400
Bear River 827 $120,859 3.6% $341,900
Fort Bridger 180 N/A 0.0% N/A
Urie 164 N/A 21.3% $222,300
Robertson 76 N/A 0.0% N/A
Lonetree 34 N/A 0.0% N/A

Cities Similar to Evanston

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Green River11,581$84,747$263,40023.0%9.3%
Cody10,276$72,570$378,50041.0%9.5%
Riverton10,856$55,208$219,40024.1%11.9%
Jackson10,756$118,991$1,521,90052.4%4.4%
Rawlins8,129$64,773$217,10018.4%15.4%

Population Overview

Evanston is a small city located in Wyoming, within Uinta County. The total population is 11,800. It ranks as the 7th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Evanston is 36.0 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Evanston is $76,516. This is about the same as the state median of $76,176. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $280,900. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Evanston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Evanston, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Evanston, Wyoming?

Evanston, Wyoming has a population of 11,800 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Evanston, WY?

The median household income in Evanston is $76,516, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Evanston, WY?

The poverty rate in Evanston is 8.6%. This means approximately 998 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Evanston, Wyoming?

Evanston's population is 81.7% White, 0.6% Black, 14.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Evanston, WY?

The median home value in Evanston is $280,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Evanston, Wyoming?

21.4% of adults (25+) in Evanston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.