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Compare Springfield to Evanston

This post compares Springfield, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) Evanston (city)
Population 116,313 75,557
Income (median) $46,601 $65,491
Home Value (median) $125,600 $367,300
White 73% 66%
Black 19% 16%
Asian 2% 9%
With Kids 27% 28%
Age (median) 38 36
Rentals 37% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Evanston?
A: Springfield has a larger population count than Evanston: 116313 compared with 75557 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in Evanston?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Evanston?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Evanston does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 37% for Springfield versus 43% for Evanston.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Decatur, Rock-Island, and Crest-Hill.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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