Demographics

Located in the community area of New City, the Back of the Yards neighborhood extends from roughly 39th Street to 51st Street and from Halsted to Western Avenues. According to the 2000 census, demographic data for the area includes:

• 34.5% of population are living below poverty level
• 29.5% are foreign born
• 50.2% are Hispanic
• 35.3% are Black or African American
• 12% of households receive public assistance Income