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This guide will help you as you research your Connections to Community or Chicago Neighborhoods assignment.

Resources to Find Chicago Neighborhood Demographics

Chicago City Data Find Chicago neighborhood demographics here.

Explore Census Data This link opens in a new window Data covering the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas. Includes, population, economic, housing, and geographic information. Coverage: 2000 - present.

Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks An interactive map that provides a fascinating look at wealth inequality in Chicago.

Neighborhood Crime Statistics

Chicago Tribune Crime in Chicagoland Search the site by neighborhood to learn about recent crime statistics.
Chicago Police Department Clear Map Crime Summary Learn about reported crimes through the Chicago Police Department.
DNAInfo Shootings in Chicago since 2010 Learn about shootings in Chicago since 2010.
Chicago EveryBlock Neighborhood Crime Statistics Search by neighborhood to learn about crime in each Chicago neighborhood.