Armour Square

Welcome to Armour Square

Just west of Douglas, Armour Square offers residents a unique blend of cultural vibrancy and urban convenience. This distinctive community area provides easy downtown access while maintaining its own authentic character

Chinatown: Chinatown serves as the cultural heart of the area and the largest Chinese-American community in the Midwest. Along Cermak Road and Wentworth Avenue, residents enjoy authentic restaurants, traditional markets, and cultural landmarks like the ornate Chinatown Gate. Housing includes historic single-family homes and bungalows with vintage details, modern condominiums with contemporary amenities, and converted industrial lofts featuring exposed brick and high ceilings.

Armour Square: Armour Square Proper encompasses the remaining residential areas with strong working-class heritage and tree-lined streets. The housing stock features classic Chicago two- and three-flats ideal for investment or multi-generational living, historic bungalows with original hardwood floors, and new townhome developments offering low-maintenance living for busy professionals.

Armour Square combines cultural richness with practical urban living, offering diverse housing options from historic homes to modern condos. With excellent CTA connectivity to downtown and authentic neighborhood character, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking genuine Chicago living with modern conveniences and easy city access.

Overview for Armour Square, IL

7,108 people live in Armour Square, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $29,162. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,108

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$29,162

Average individual Income

Around Armour Square, IL

There's plenty to do around Armour Square, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

82

Very Walkable

Walking Score

87

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

76

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including BLVDier, Clark Street Community Fitness, and Stirling Tai Chi Society.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the BLVDier page on Yelp Search 440 N Halsted St on Google Maps	Shopping	3.82 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Clark Street Community Fitness page on Yelp Search 1935 S Wabash Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.42 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stirling Tai Chi Society page on Yelp Search 1118 N Ashland Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.9 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Christine Le Monde Fitness page on Yelp Search 151 N Michigan Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.48 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Matthew Praeuner page on Yelp Search 820 N Orleans on Google Maps	Active	4.23 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the VC FIT page on Yelp	Active	3.12 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Platform Pilates page on Yelp Search 445 W Erie St on Google Maps	Active	4 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brett Ponder page on Yelp Search 1821 W Hubbard St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.19 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Infinite Massage: On-Site Chair Massage page on Yelp	Beauty	3.38 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sphynx Spa Suite page on Yelp Search 233 E Erie on Google Maps	Beauty	4.04 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bartucci Beauty page on Yelp Search 327 N Aberdeen St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.71 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Armour Square, IL

Population Households Employment

Armour Square has 3,054 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Armour Square do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,108 people call Armour Square home. The population density is 16,323.208 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,108

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

48.79 / 51.21%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

3,054

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$29,162

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Armour Square, IL

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Armour Square. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Armour Square

Welcome to Armour Square

Overview for Armour Square, IL

7,108

39 years

High

$29,162

Around Armour Square, IL

82

Very Walkable

87

Very Bikeable

76

Excellent Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Armour Square, IL

7,108

High

39

48.79 / 51.21%

3,054

2

$29,162

Schools in Armour Square, IL

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