West Lawn, Chicago

West Lawn
Community Area 65 - West Lawn
Aerial view of West Lawn
Aerial view of West Lawn
Location within the city of Chicago
Location within the city of Chicago
Coordinates: 41°46.2′N 87°43.2′W / 41.7700°N 87.7200°W / 41.7700; -87.7200
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
CityChicago
Neighborhoods
list
Area
 • Total2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total33,662
 • Density11,000/sq mi (4,400/km2)
Demographics (2020)[1]
 • White11.9%
 • Black2.5%
 • Hispanic85.1%
 • Asian0.2%
 • Other0.3%
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
part of 60629
Median income 2020[1]$54,758
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

West Lawn, one of Chicago's 77 official community areas, is located on the southwest side of the city. It is considered to be a "melting pot" of sorts, due to its constant change of races moving in and out of the area, as well as the diversity that exists there. It has a small town atmosphere in the big city.[citation needed] West Lawn is home to many Polish-Americans, Irish-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and other people of Latin American and Eastern European origin.

  1. ^ a b "Community Data Snapshot - West Lawn" (PDF). cmap.illinois.gov. MetroPulse. Retrieved December 4, 2017.