Brighton Park, Chicago
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Brighton Park is a community area located on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois. It is number 58 of the 77 community areas of Chicago.
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Brighton Park | |
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Community Area 58 - Brighton Park | |
Coordinates: 41°49.2′N 87°42.0′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Cook |
City | Chicago |
Neighborhoods | list
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Area | |
• Total | 2.72 sq mi (7.04 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 45,053 |
• Density | 17,000/sq mi (6,400/km2) |
Demographics 2019[1] | |
• White | 6.8% |
• Black | 1.2% |
• Hispanic | 80.9% |
• Asian | 10.2% |
• Other | 0.9% |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP Codes | parts of 60632 |
Median income | $41,650[1] |
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services |
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Brighton Park is bordered on the north by the former Illinois and Michigan Canal and the current Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, on the east by Western Avenue, on the south by 49th Street, and on the west by Drake Ave.[2]
The neighborhood is a mix of residential areas, commercial zones, industrial works and transportation (primarily railroad and trucking) facilities. It is relatively peaceful, according to Chicago Police Department statistics (2004 CPD Annual Report).