Explore the BPDA 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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Methodological Differences in Census Programs
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Nov 26 2019
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This white paper reviews the three following census programs: Decennial Census, Population Estimates Program’s (PEP) Annual Estimates of the Resident Population, and the American Community Survey (ACS). The paper examines the differences between the programs and how their methodologies affect Boston population estimates.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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Brazilians in Massachusetts
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Nov 21 2019
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With a Brazilian population of 111,224 in 2017, Massachusetts was home to 16% of all Brazilians in the United States. This report provides a demographic profile of Brazilians living in Massachusetts, including those who were born in Brazil and others who claim Brazilian ancestry.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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Neighborhood Profiles 2019
All Neighborhoods
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Aug 21 2019
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A brief overview of demographic, economic, and development data for each Boston neighborhood. This is an update to the Neighborhood Profiles released in 2017. Click the thumbnail image for a compilation of all profiles, or click on the following links for individual neighborhood profiles: Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Longwood, Mattapan, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South Boston Waterfront, South End, West End, West Roxbury
Topics: Population & Demographics
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Boston in Context 2019
All Neighborhoods
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Jan 25 2019
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Boston in Context tabulates various social, demographic, and economic characteristics from the 2013-2017 American Community Survey by Boston Neighborhood. Citywide totals as well as totals for Massachusetts and the United States are provided for comparison.
Data on slides 22-23 revised June, 2019.
Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Race
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Boston at a Glance 2019
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Jan 22 2019
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A two-page reference guide to frequently requested information about Boston's population and development. The primary data source is the 2013-2017 5-year American Community Survey.
Updated January 28, 2019 to ensure consistency with prior publications.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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Demographic Trends in Boston 2010-2017
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Jan 11 2019
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Boston has experienced rapid population growth in recent years. This report uses the most recent American Community Survey to examine how the composition of Boston's population has changed from 2010 to 2017. Variables covering age, race, educational attainment, income, housing, and transportation are included.
Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
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Approaches to Immigration Policy and their Impacts on Boston
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Jan 08 2019
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Boston’s healthcare, scientific, educational, and finance sectors have driven its recent economic growth. Foreign-born workers have supplied needed labor in these sectors. Using the REMI model, this report examines the economic impact that two proposed changes in U.S. immigration policy would have on
Boston’s economy over a 10-year period.
Topics: Foreign-born
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Women in Boston
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Oct 29 2018
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This report looks at the demographics of women in Boston with particular focus on employment and pay disparities between men and women.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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