Ethnic Group: 2000 census % of Pop. Adults (>18) Children (<18)
Total 38,596 100% 25,655 (66%) 12,941 (33%)
Black 26,253 68.02%
Hispanic 10,565 27.37%
White 1,135 2.94%
Other 534 1.67%
for more demographic information, see Chicago Sun-Times
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| Within a city of over three million, the South Chicago neighborhood has a distinct socio-cultural niche on Chicago's southeast side. An area historically dominated by steel mills, South Chicago's eastern boundaries are marked by Lake Michigan and the Calumet River - still an important industrial corridor. To the north, South Chicago borders the South Shore neighborhood along 79th street. The neighborhood's western edge is defined by South Chicago Avenue, running southeasternly from 79th and Stoney Island to 95th and Brandon. Immigration, industrialization, urbanization, and unionization each stand as distinct themes in the history and personality of this dynamic neighborhood. The community continues to redefine itself in light of a post-industrial economy, seeking to highlight its diverse assets, peoples, and geography. | ||||||||||
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| South Chicago Demographics: Ethnic Group: 2000 census % of Pop. Adults (>18) Children (<18) Total 38,596 100% 25,655 (66%) 12,941 (33%) Black 26,253 68.02% Hispanic 10,565 27.37% White 1,135 2.94% Other 534 1.67% for more demographic information, see Chicago Sun-Times |
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