Uptown, Chicago
Uptown | |
|---|---|
| Community Area 03 - Uptown | |
The Sheridan Trust and Savings Bank Building, on the corner of Broadway and Lawrence since 1924, has Chicago Landmark status. | |
Location within the city of Chicago | |
| Coordinates: 41°58.2′N 87°39.6′W / 41.9700°N 87.6600°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| City | Chicago |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.33 sq mi (6.03 km2) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 57,464 |
| • Density | 25,000/sq mi (9,500/km2) |
| Demographics (2022) | |
| • White | 52.9% |
| • Black | 19.4% |
| • Hispanic | 14.1% |
| • Asian | 9.6% |
| • Other | 4.0% |
| Educational Attainment (2022) | |
| • High School Diploma or Higher | 90.8% |
| • Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 58.5% |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | parts of 60613, 60640 |
| Median household income (2022) | $$66,871 |
| Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services | |
Uptown is one of Chicago's 77 community areas. It is bounded by Foster Avenue to the north; Montrose Avenue and Irving Park Road to the south; Lake Michigan to the east; and Ravenswood Avenue and Clark Street to the west.
Uptown rose to prominence in the early twentieth century as Chicagoland's largest commercial and entertainment center outside of the Loop thanks to its plentiful theaters, clubs, shops and parkland. It was also a center for early film-making. To this day Uptown remains a hub for live entertainment, particularly Uptown Square.
Uptown's amenities include Montrose Beach and multiple nature reserves. It is also home to Truman College and the historic Graceland Cemetery.