urbanisation. +9 inhabitants per hour in NYC

Year   Total population     Year   Total population

1950   2 535 093            1950    736 796

2000   6 124 123            2000    2 853 909

2010   6 906 558           2010     3 494 607

2050   9 191 287           2050     6 398 291

As the population in urban areas is increasing the demand of affordable housing is getting more important. There are some organizations providing housing to low income people.