Englewood is Chicago community area #68, on the South Side between Garfield Boulevard and 75th Street. It grew from a railroad junction in the 1850s, peaked at more than 97,000 residents in 1960 and today is home to Kennedy–King College and Ogden Park. About 23,200 people live there.
Englewood key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Community area number | #68 of 77 |
| Side of the city | South Side |
| Population | 23,195 (2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimate, CMAP Community Data Snapshot, June 2026 release) |
| Neighborhoods within | Englewood, Hamilton Park |
| Main L and Metra stations | CTA Red Line: Garfield, 63rd; CTA Green Line: Halsted (Englewood branch) |
| Major parks | Ogden Park (6500 S. Racine Ave., 60 acres), Hamilton Park (513 W. 72nd St.) |
Boundaries
Englewood runs from Garfield Boulevard on the north to 75th Street on the south. Racine Avenue is the west edge, and an irregular line along the Metra tracks forms the east edge.
West Englewood, a separate community area, lies across Racine Avenue.
Neighborhoods within Englewood
The community area includes Englewood and Hamilton Park.
History
- 1852: several rail lines cross at a spot called Junction Grove, and a community begins to form.
- 1868: Henry B. Lewis proposes the name Englewood, after Englewood, New Jersey.
- 1889: Englewood is annexed to Chicago.
- 1893: the World’s Columbian Exposition sets off a real estate boom.
- 1960: the population peaks at over 97,000.
- 2007: Kennedy–King College opens on the former Englewood Shopping Center site at 63rd and Halsted.
Landmarks and parks
- Kennedy–King College and its Washburne Culinary Institute.
- Englewood STEM High School, opened in 2019.
- Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave., opened in 1905 and named for Chicago’s first mayor, William B. Ogden.
- Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St., opened in 1904.
Getting there
The Red Line stops at Garfield and 63rd along the Dan Ryan Expressway. The Green Line’s Englewood branch stops at Halsted, near Kennedy–King College.
Both lines run straight to the Loop.
Frequently asked questions
What community area number is Englewood?
Englewood is community area #68.
How did Englewood get its name?
In 1868 Henry B. Lewis suggested naming it after Englewood, New Jersey.
What L stations serve Englewood?
The Red Line’s Garfield and 63rd stations and the Green Line’s Halsted station.
Is Kennedy–King College in Englewood?
Yes. It opened in 2007 at 63rd and Halsted on the site of the old Englewood Shopping Center.
Related guides
- West Englewood community area guide
- New City community area guide
- Greater Grand Crossing community area guide
- Auburn Gresham community area guide
- CTA Red Line guide
- CTA Green Line guide
- All 77 Chicago community areas
Sources
- CMAP Community Data Snapshot: Englewood (June 2026)
- Wikipedia: Englewood, Chicago
- Chicago Park District: Ogden Park
- LISC/NCP Auburn Gresham quality-of-life plan (Hamilton Park)
Last updated: October 31, 2026