Allen AME Neighborhood Preservation and Development services residents of Community Board 12, Queens living in the area of Hillside Avenue (North), The Van Wyck Expressway (West), Conduit Boulevard (South), Merrick Boulevard (East). According to the 2000 Census Community Board 12Q has a total population of 201,270 people, of which 77% are Black, 13% are Hispanic, 4% are Whie, 4% are Asian and 2% are of other ethnic backgrounds. There are a number of undocumented residents of Community Board 12 and according to the Commuinty District Needs Statement issued by the Community Board if the undocumented residents are acknowledged the population would be well over 225,000 people. There are 43,619 units of housing in the area, with the average household size being three (3) persons. The average household income is $30,232. Most of the housing stock consists of single-family units, which were built prior to 1959. 30% of the residents are over 65 years old.