2005/06/15 Council Agenda Packet

Demographics and Housing In order to draw detailed demographic information from the 1990 Census, we aggregated data by the census tracts that most closely approximated the area of the Times Square BID. By using data from six census tracts that cover the area between Sixth and Tenth Avenues to the east and west, and 42nd and 54th Streets to the south and north, we have covered the entire BID, as well as additional blocks. -Thus, data from these six tracts, which we will call the Times Square Neighborhoodto avoid confusion. with the Times Square BID, will reflect the demographics within the BID as well as the directly adjacent neighborhood. The map on the following page depicts the census tracts for this section of west. midtown.. As one _can see, the. Times Square BID falls'within the boundaries of census tracts -119,,121, 125, 127, 131, and 133 Broady speaking, the eastern blocks of this area, particularly as one approaches Sixth Avenue, are commercial in character, with stores, restaurants, offices, and other commercial establishments. In comparison, the mid -blocks between Ninth and Tenth Avenues have a higher preponderance of housing; they constitute the eastern edge of the Clinton neighborhood. Therefore, in reviewing the following census data, the reader must be -aware that there will be a larger -number of residents and .housing units than those who actually reside within the official borders of the Times Square Business Improvement District. For example, our Census data show more than 25,000 residents in these tracts; the BID estimates -5,000 residents within its narrower boundaries.: However, these 20,000. residents are, In fact, part of the Times Square community, and view themselves as being affected by:the adult use estabreshments.(those along Eighth Avenue in particular). 16 E V ER00202