Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL

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2020 Population

177,777

0.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.5

0.718% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

9.86%

4.81% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$79,456

2.28% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$343,900

1.6% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

78,823

1.62% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL had a population of 178k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $79,456. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL declined from 179,210 to 177,777, a −0.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,687 to $79,456, a 2.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (19.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.79%).

38.7% of the households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.5% of the residents in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cook County (North)--Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are Northwestern University (9,290 degrees awarded in 2021), Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute (108 degrees), and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (68 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was $343,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL borders Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL, Maine, Norwood Park Townships & Chicago CityEdison Park PUMA, IL, Edgewater, Uptown & Rogers Park PUMA, IL, West Ridge, Lincoln Square & North Center PUMA, IL, and Irving Park, Albany Park, Forest Glen & North Park PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL is home to a population of 178k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 29% of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (51.6k people).

In 2020, there were 2.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.5k people) in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 18.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are Spanish (12,956 households), Urdu (5,645 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (4,484 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

93,157

Women

52.4%

84,630

Men

47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 177,787 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

89.5%

2020 Citizenship

89.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 89.5% of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.5k ± 2.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
34.2k ± 2.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.5k ± 1.91k

10.2%

Hispanic Population

18.1k people

10.2% of the people in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are hispanic (18.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
5,769 ± 1,834 people
India
5,324 ± 1,764 people
Pakistan
3,193 ± 1,375 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was Philippines, the natal country of 5,769 Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL residents, followed by India with 5,324 and Pakistan with 3,193.

Foreign-Born Population

29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

51.6k people

30.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

54.2k people

As of 2020, 29% of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL residents (51.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was 30.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,956 households (7.75%)
Urdu
5,645 households (3.37%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
4,484 households (2.68%)

38.7% of the households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was Spanish. 7.75% of the households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,557 ± 255
Gulf War (2001-)
586 ± 259
World War II
490 ± 114

Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL employs 78.8k people. The largest industries in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,962 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,246 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,871 people), and the highest paying industries are Other administrative & other support services ($215,590), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($205,797), and Legal services ($176,391).

Males in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,395. The income inequality in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.515, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,094

Women

49.6%

39,729

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL in 2020 was 78,823 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

78.8k

2020 Value

−1.62%

1 Year decline

± −1.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 80.1k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL, are Postsecondary teachers (3,288 people), Registered nurses (3,064 people), and Other managers (2,485 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.8k

2020 Value

−1.62%

1 Year decline

± −1.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 80.1k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,962 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,246 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,871 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,628

Median earning men ± $2,050

$41,084

Median earning women ± $1,132

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,679), Public Administration ($95,960), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,713).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($64,549), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,318), and Manufacturing ($59,600).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL awarded 9,616 degrees. The student population of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22,382 male students and 26,204 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are White (4,066 and 53.6%), followed by Asian (1,305 and 17.2%), Hispanic or Latino (728 and 9.6%), and Unknown (696 and 9.17%).

The largest universities in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern University (9,290 and 96.6%), Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute (108 and 1.12%), and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (68 and 0.707%).

The most popular majors in Cook County (North)--Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL are Management Science (1,742 and 18.1%), Digital Communication & Multimedia (486 and 5.05%), and General Business Administration & Management (465 and 4.84%).

The median tuition cost in Cook County (North)--Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL for private four year colleges is $36,838.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 6.98%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 62.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 48,586 (46.1% men and 53.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 48,586 students enrolled in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL, 46.1% men and 53.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,930 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
465 degree-majors awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
284 degree-majors awarded
Management Science
1,737 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Cook County (North)--Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was General Business Administration & Management with 465 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Cook County (North)--Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwestern University
9,290 degrees awarded
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute
108 degrees awarded
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern University with 9,290 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,818 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL, which is 1 times more than the 4,798 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,066 degrees mean that there were 3.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,305 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,838) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,739) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.38% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (39.7k), Graduate Degree (33.4k), and Some college (27.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was $343,900 in 2020, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $338,500 to $343,900, a 1.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL is 68.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL is $79,456. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

Housing

Property

$343,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,289

$44,796

Median Property Taxes

±$1,302

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2020

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 68.2% of the housing units in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,456

Median Household Income

± $2,418

65.7k

Number of Households

± 1,649

In 2020, the median household income of the 65.7k households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL grew to $79,456 from the previous year's value of $77,687.

The following chart displays the households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.515

2020 Wage GINI in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL

0.516

2019 Wage GINI in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL

In 2020, the income inequality in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was 0.515 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.14% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (59.6%)
Public Transit (12.4%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)

In 2020, 59.6% of workers in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL (16.7k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.353% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1231 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1241 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1221 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,231 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1,241 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.79%

Uninsured

54.2%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.353%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL declined by 4.05% from 6.03% to 5.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Niles & Evanston Townships PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.