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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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Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Boston

All Neighborhoods Neighborhoods

May 29 2025 Publication Date

This presentation celebrates the vibrant and diverse Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) population in Boston. It provides an overview of demographic, economic, and social characteristics to better understand and spotlight the APIA community.


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

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May 05 2025 Publication Date

Prepared for the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement, these profiles include an overall profile of all foreign-born Boston residents, plus a profile of each of the top ten foreign-born populations in Boston. View these profiles by clicking on the links below. A profile of all foreign-born Boston residents is available below and in the thumbnail image.













Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
Boston Stories and Numbers: Emerging Latino Voices

All Neighborhoods Neighborhoods

Dec 12 2024 Publication Date

This presentation, a collaboration between the Research Division and audiodocumentarian and Artist-in-Residence Heloiza Barbosa, explores the stories of three Latino UMass Boston students, connecting their gripping stories with compelling data.


Topics: N/A
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
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
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
Celebrating Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month: A Profile of AAPI Residents and Workers in Boston

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May 13 2024 Publication Date

This presentation provides a current snapshot of the demographic, educational, and labor force characteristics of the AAPI residents and workers in Boston. In addition, the presentation analyzes selected household characteristics of the two populations.


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