| Document and Entity Information Document | Oct. 27, 2021 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 27, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EVERCORE INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-32975 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-4748747 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 55 East 52nd Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10055 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 857-3100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | EVR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001360901 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
