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Research Publications

Explore the Research Division publications below by keyword, neighborhood, or topic. If you have questions about these documents or are looking for specific information, please review the Frequently Requested Information page. This page features publications covering the most requested economic and demographic data for Boston.

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Gender Pay Inequality

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Dec 03 2024 Publication Date

Women in Boston comprise about half of Boston's workforce. This presentation examines the gender pay ratio in Boston at two points in time, 2000 and 2022, to shed light on who the pay ratio has changed for, and what factors contribute to its persistence.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Labor Market, Language, Race
Economic Contributions of Massachusetts' Foreign-Born 2024

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Nov 05 2024 Publication Date

This presentation explores the foreign-born's contributions to Massachusetts' economy, and introduces new ideas about contributions that are potentially overlooked.


Topics: Economy & Jobs, Foreign-born
Haitians Contributions to Boston

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Oct 21 2024 Publication Date

This presentation examines the demographic and economic contributions that both U.S.- and Foreign-Born Haitians make in Boston.


Topics: Foreign-born
Celebrating Dominicans' Contributions to Boston

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Aug 20 2024 Publication Date

This presentation examines Dominicans' demographic and labor force contributions to Boston in light of their growing U.S-born population. A summarizing infographic is available here.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
Bridging Continents: The African-Born Community in Boston

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Aug 16 2024 Publication Date

This presentation describes the African-born community in Boston, exploring their origins, geographic distribution, population trends, and demographic and economic profile.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
Boston's Economy 2024

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Jul 10 2024 Publication Date

Boston's Economy 2024 covers trends in employment, wages, housing prices, and real estate.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Contributions of Boston's Foreign-Born 2024

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Jun 28 2024 Publication Date

Boston's immigrant population has contributed substantially to the city's vibrancy and prosperity. This presentation explores how immigrants have been an essential part of Boston's demography and economy, and what immigration reforms could entail for Boston's future.


Topics: Foreign-born
Same-Sex Couple Households

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Jun 20 2024 Publication Date

This Pride Month presentation explores the spatial and demographic patterns of same-sex couple households in Boston and Massachusetts.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month

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Jun 17 2024 Publication Date

With over 137,000 residents with Caribbean ancestry living in Boston, Caribbeans make important demographic, economic, and cultural contributions to the city. This presentation provides an overview of many characteristics that demonstrate these contributions. A summarizing infographic is available here.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
Exploring Boston Neighborhood Park Usage and Users

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Jun 07 2024 Publication Date

This presentation, a collaboration between BPDA Research and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, investigates the park usage patterns and user demographics of 3 of Boston's neighborhood parks: Ringer park in Allston, McLaughlin park in Mission Hill, and Ronan park in Dorchester. Further, it considers factors potentially influencing park usage.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race