A Complete Neighborhood Guide To Uptown
March 17, 2025
Chicago is made up of 77 different official community areas, which are further divided into hundreds of unique, though unofficial, neighborhoods and sub-areas. Throughout the history of the city, many areas have seen a rapid growth in population just as others have seen theirs shrink from historical peaks. This article will take an in-depth look at the ten most populated community areas in Chicago based on 2020 estimates provided by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency For Planning (CMAP).
Neighborhoods – Gold Coast, Old Town, Goose Island, River North, and Streeterville.
Population – 105,481
Neighborhoods – Lakeview East, Wrigleyville, Boystown (Northalsted), and Lakeview West.
Population – 103,050
Neighborhoods – Galewood, The Island, North Austin, and South Austin.
Population – 96,557
Neighborhoods – Pulaski Park, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, East Village, River West, Noble Square, East Humboldt Park, and Smith Park.
Population – 87,781
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Neighborhoods – Belmont Cragin
Population – 78,116
Neighborhoods – Golden Ghetto, Rogers Park Ridge, and Talman.
Population – 77,122
Neighborhoods – Belmont Gardens, Bucktown, Kosciuszko Park, Logan Square, and Palmer Square.
Population – 71,665
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Neighborhoods – Little Village
Population – 71,399
Neighborhoods – Park West, Sheffield Neighbors, Old Town Triangle, and Ranch Triangle.
Population – 70,492
Neighborhoods – West Loop, Greektown, Little Italy, University Village, Illinois Medical District, and Tri-Taylor.
Population – 67,881
