Auburn Gresham, Chicago facts for kids
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Auburn Gresham
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Community area
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| Community Area 71 - Auburn Gresham | |
Two-flats built in the early 20th century are common in Gresham.
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Location within the city of Chicago
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| City | Chicago |
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Auburn Gresham
Gresham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.77 sq mi (9.76 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 44,878 |
| • Density | 11,909/sq mi (4,598.2/km2) |
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| • White | 0.50% |
| • Black | 96.86% |
| • Hispanic | 1.50% |
| • Asian | 0.26% |
| • Other | 0.88% |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
part of 60620
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| Median income | $29,389 |
| Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services | |
Auburn Gresham, most commonly referred to simply as Gresham, is one of the 77 official community areas of the city of Chicago, Illinois. It is located on the far south side of the city and was the original location of the South Side Irish Parade before it was relocated to the Beverly neighborhood farther southwest in the city.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 19,558 | — | |
| 1930 | 57,381 | 193.4% | |
| 1940 | 57,293 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 60,978 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 59,484 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 68,850 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 65,132 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 59,808 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 55,928 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 48,743 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 44,878 | −7.9% | |
Transportation
Auburn Gresham is serviced by a Metra commuter rail stop at W. 87th St. and Vincennes Ave., which provides daily inbound service to LaSalle Street Station in Chicago and outbound service to Joliet. Community leaders have long encouraged the construction of an additional Metra rail stop at W. 79th St. In 2014, the City of Chicago obtained a half-acre parcel of land on which to construct the station. CTA red line stops at 79th St. and 87th St. are also available along the Dan Ryan Expressway in nearby Chatham.
Notable people
- Michael Flatley (born 1958), an Irish step dancer. He grew up near 79th and Ashland.
- John Lyle (1920-2019), pilot and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He was a resident of Auburn Gresham.
Images for kids
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St. Sabina Church, dedicated in June 1933, remains a popular place of worship for many Chicagoans.
