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Census

A collection of 14 issues

South Slope Is Home to Many New New Yorkers

When someone moves to New York City from another state, it looks like most of them find a place to live in Manhattan, according to census survey data from 2007-2011 that was mapped by WNYC [http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2012/dec/06/manhattan-lures-newest-new-yorkers/] . But when they move to

Yo, Other ‘Hoods, Sheepshead Bay Is Smarter Than You

Source: U.S. Census BureauWe’re smarter than you, Futurama. That’s right, we’re so smart we even know that Futurama is a neighborhood in Brooklyn [http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Futurama] (just don’t ask us where). We also know that “than,” and not “then,” is the correct word

Asian New Yorkers Top One Million, Seek Political Representation

Red bean buns are quickly becoming as ubiquitous to Bensonhurst as cannolis According to the 2010 census figures published in April, there are currently over one million people of Asian descent residing in New York City. The number, which is equal to around 13% of the city’s population, is

Russians Get Special Attention From Census Organizers

Courtesy of NJ.comThe Russian community of Southern Brooklyn is getting extra attention to make sure its residents fill out their 2010 census forms. Approximately 90 Census Questionnaire Assistance Centers have opened in the area, including at the Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst [http://news.feetintwoworlds.org/2010/04/07/