Though Evanston’s population increased by less than one percent in the past 10 years, the racial composition of the city has changed, according to 2010 Census data released Wednesday.

The city’s African-American population decreased by almost 5 percent in the last decade, according to the report.

The city’s population gained only 247 people in the past four years, bringing its population to 74,486.

White residents make up 66 percent of Evanston, while non-Hispanic blacks make up 18 percent.

African Americans remain the largest minority group in Evanston. The population of people identifying as Hispanic or Latino increased the most. In 2000, they made up 6 percent of the population, and in 2010 they were 9 percent of Evanston’s population, representing an approximate 48 percent increase.

The city’s number of Asian residents increased by 41 percent to 6,355 residents, and account for 9 percent of the city’s total population. Although Evanston’s population stayed approximately the same, it is still larger than other northern suburbs. Skokie’s population is 64,784, while Wilmette has 27,087 residents.

Census data for Evanston includes Northwestern students living on and off campus.

In nearby Chicago, the city’s population decreased by 200,000 residents over the past decade. The population of Illinois grew only 3.3 percent in the last 10 years, bringing the number of state residents to 12,830,632.