Evanston Population 2026
Evanston has a population of 75,527, making it the #495 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 117× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,527
Rank in United States
#495
Coordinates
42.04°N, 87.69°W
~187 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
966 km
600 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Evanston
- Highland Park29,743 people · ~18 km away
- Chicago2,664,452 people · ~22 km away
- Cicero83,886 people · ~22 km away
- Arlington Heights75,926 people · ~25 km away
- Elmhurst45,957 people · ~26 km away
- Lombard43,797 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Evanston?
Evanston has a population of 75,527 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #495 biggest city in United States.
What state is Evanston in?
Evanston is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Evanston the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 966 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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