New York City's 59 community districts within its 5 boroughs show the incredible diversity of our city. Each district profile contains summary data on population characteristics and land area and use. Using 2010 Census information, these profiles are a great way to know your communities (age, ethnicity, household, income support, population changes), and each community board writes a needs statement at the beginning of the profile, talking about the particular needs and issues – traffic congestion and parking, affordable housing, schools, parks and recreation facilities, economic and retail development, and more. This statement provides a context for development and budget priorities.
There is one bound volume per borough available in the reference section of the Journalism Library, call number HT168.N3.
These profiles are also available online and for download in PDF format:
Compare to the Citywide Profile, and find much more at the Department of City Planning website. Go on, take a bite out of the big apple!