South Shore, Chicago
South Shore | |
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| Community Area 43 – South Shore | |
Rainbow Beach along the shore of Lake Michigan. | |
Location within the city of Chicago | |
| Coordinates: 41°45.6′N 87°34.8′W / 41.7600°N 87.5800°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| City | Chicago |
| Neighborhoods | list
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| Area | |
• Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.74 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 53,971 |
| • Density | 18,000/sq mi (7,000/km2) |
| Demographics 2020 | |
| • White | 3.0% |
| • Black | 92.7% |
| • Hispanic | 2.6% |
| • Asian | 0.3% |
| • Other | 1.4% |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | parts of 60619, 60637, and 60649 |
| Median household income | $26,425 |
| Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services | |
South Shore is one of 77 defined community areas of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located on the city's South Side, the area is named for its location along the city's southern lakefront. Although South Shore has seen a greater than 40% decrease in residents since Chicago's population peaked in the 1950s, the area remains one of the most densely populated neighborhoods on the South Side. The community benefits from its location along the waterfront, its accessibility to Lake Shore Drive, and its proximity to major institutions and attractions such as the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Jackson Park.