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Evanston, WY
City in Uinta County, Wyoming.
Population
11,800
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,150
ZIP codes
0
Evanston and its ZIP codes
Evanston at a glance
- Evanston is about 192 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $76,516, close to the Wyoming median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,900 (9% below Wyoming) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Evanston, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Evanston, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,516
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,471), Mexican Americans (1,151), Irish Americans (1,075).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uinta County. PPP loans are for Evanston.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,909
8,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,606 per person
How people get to work
Evanston, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Evanston, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Evanston, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Evanston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bear RiverTown | 9.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Woodruff, UTTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| RobertsonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Evanston, WY in?
- Evanston is in Uinta County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Evanston, WY?
- About 11,800 people live in Evanston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Evanston?
- Nearby places include Bear River (9.5 mi), Woodruff, UT (21 mi), Robertson (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023