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Chicago Studies

A guide to resources for research on the City of Chicago.

Starting Points

Census Data

Neighborhood Census Data

Chicago's fact books contain data on 77 community areas in the city. Most of the data is compiled from census tract tabulations and other surveys run by local agencies. It is a local community project that traces the historical growth and social environment of Chicago. The last fact book was published in 2003

Other Statistical Sources on Chicago