The following information is for the population and steets of Evinston City, Illinois. This data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau. The data is reported as raw head counts and population density per square mile. Please refer to the About Page for further information. You can also view demographic data and census block information. You can also lookup the population of an area by using Google Maps.
The city has an African American community. Black residents in Evanston had a long history of supplying labor to white elites. They had personal ties with white families. This is the reason why many African Americans remained in the west side neighborhoods. Today, the African American population in Evanston is concentrated in the northwest and west neighborhoods. This growth is due to the rapid transit access to the Chicago Loop.
The University of Chicago is the main employer in Evanston. The city is home to many businesses and a local college. Despite its small size, the university is the primary employer. A large percentage of Evanston residents commute by car to work. Many other people commute by bike or public transit. Evanston has a population of around 8000 people. Its downtown area is divided into four Special Service Areas (SSA).
The gentrification of the city is apparent throughout its neighborhoods. The census tract around Northwestern University is considered to be gentrified. The median home value was $182,017 in 2000. In addition, households with more than six figures were likely to be living in a gentrified area. The gentrification of this city has displaced communities of color and replaced them with wealthy white residents.