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Evanston, WY

Founded 1868Uinta CountyElev. 2,057 m
Population
11,803
Median home
$236,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Evanston

With about 11,803 residents, Evanston is one of Wyoming's notable places. Evanston was founded in 1868 and sits in Uinta County. The median age is 35.9 and the median household income is $76,569. Homes carry a median value of $236,400, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,803
Median age
35.9
Median household income
$76,569
Per-capita income
$32,295
Poverty rate
6.8%
High-school grad or higher
93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
18.6 min
Work from home
4.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84%
Hispanic or Latino12.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.5%
Sales & office20%
Service17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$236,400
Median gross rent
$841/mo
Owner-occupied
70.9%
Median year built
1983
Households
4,459
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Evanston has 8 public schools4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading44%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Evanston High SchoolHighGrades 912
Horizon Alternative SchoolHighGrades 712
Davis Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Evanston Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Aspen ElementaryElementary
Clark ElementaryElementary
North Evanston ElementaryElementary
Uinta Meadows ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime17% below national
Evanston320
Wyoming204
United States386
24% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime29% below national
Evanston1,388
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
12% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Evanston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Evanston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Uinta County
Winter weatherRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Evanston is in Uinta County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Evanston was founded in 1868 and sits in Uinta County. Elevation ~2,057 m.

Map of Evanston
Evanston, WY
Where Evanston is
CheyenneCasperGilletteLaramieRock SpringsSheridanEvanston
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Quinn, A. V., HouseSt. Paul's Episcopal ChurchSt. Paul's Episcopal ChurchUinta County CourthouseUS Post Office--Evanston Main
Notable people from Evanston
Dana PerinoKirby HeyborneBrady PoppingaRon C. BigelowWendy Davis SchulerKelly PoppingaJared OlsenMark Hopkinson
People searches in Evanston
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Nearby cities
Mountain View (33 mi)Lyman (35 mi)Kemmerer (42 mi)Green River (79 mi)Rock Springs (93 mi)Afton (101 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Evanston, WY (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Evanston, Wyoming.

Miguel Angel Mendez, 57
Evanston · Uinta County · 82930
AKA Miguel A Mendez, Miguel Mendez
Johnny Lee Jones, 59
Evanston · 82930
AKA Johnny L Jones, Johnny Jones

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Evanston — frequently asked

What is the population of Evanston, Wyoming?
Evanston has a population of about 11,803, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Evanston?
The median home value in Evanston is $236,400, and the median gross rent is $841/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Evanston safe? What is the crime rate?
Evanston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 320 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Evanston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Uinta County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, lightning, earthquake.
How many schools are in Evanston?
Evanston has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Evanston?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Evanston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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