Auburn Gresham, Chicago

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Auburn Gresham, one of the 77 official community areas, is located on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois. Original location of the South Side Irish Parade.

St. Sabina Church is located here, headed by Rev. Phleger. The church and Reverand have been pivitol in helping transform the neighborhood, with new housing and store fronts opening up in the neighborhood.

Auburn-Gresham is also home to the first urban S.O.S. Children's Village in the U.S.

Auburn Gresham (Chicago, Illinois)
Community Area 71 - Auburn Gresham
Chicago Community Area 71 - Auburn Gresham
Location within the city of Chicago
Latitude
Longitude
41°44.4′N 87°39.6′W
Neighborhoods
  • Auburn Gresham
  • Gresham
ZIP Code part of 60620
Area 9.76 km² (3.77 mi²)
Population (2000)
Density
55,928 (down 6.49% from 1990)
5,727.8 /km²
Demographics White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
Other
0.42%
98.1%
0.62%
0.08%
0.78%
Median income
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services