Auburn Gresham, Chicago

Auburn Gresham
Community Area 71 - Auburn Gresham
Two-flats built in the early 20th century are common in Gresham.
Two-flats built in the early 20th century are common in Gresham.
Location within the city of Chicago
Location within the city of Chicago
Coordinates: 41°44.4′N 87°39.6′W / 41.7400°N 87.6600°W / 41.7400; -87.6600
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
CityChicago
Neighborhoods
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Area
 • Total
3.77 sq mi (9.76 km2)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
44,878
 • Density12,000/sq mi (4,600/km2)
Demographics (2016–2020)[1]
 • White1.00%
 • Black94.5%
 • Hispanic3.00%
 • Asian0.30%
 • Other1.10%
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
part of 60620
Median income[1]$37,741
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 adjoining Beverly neighborhood immediately southwest. Its residents are mostly African American.

Several businesses left the area in the 2020s.[2]

  1. ^ a b c https://web.archive.org/web/20240313190503/https://cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/126764/Auburn+Gresham.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2022/6/21/23177493/auburn-gresham-aldi-closing-food-grocery-chicago