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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Boston in Context 2020
All Neighborhoods
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Feb 07 2020
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Boston in Context tabulates various social, demographic, and economic characteristics from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey by Boston Neighborhood. Citywide totals as well as totals for Massachusetts and the United States are provided for comparison.
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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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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Boston's Shifting Demographics
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Jul 20 2015
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This presentation provides statistics showing historical trends that shaped the present population of Boston. Presentation sections include population growth, diversity, educational attainment, age distribution, and changing families.
Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
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Women in Boston
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Jun 16 2014
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This document was created to contribute to and inform the work of the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement. It provides a demographic overview of women in the city, and includes details on age, race, ethnicity, nativity, educational attainment, labor force characteristics, and more. It also includes information on three key issue areas for women in Boston: poverty, the pay gap between men and women, and female-owned businesses.
Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Race
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Unemployment in Boston - 2014 (revised)
All Neighborhoods
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Mar 03 2014
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This report is a profile on Boston's unemployed population. It includes 2008-2012 and 2012 American Community Survey data by neighborhood, race, age, sex, nativity, and more. This report was revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the original report using the previous boundaries
Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Language, Race
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Unemployment in Boston - 2014
All Neighborhoods
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Mar 03 2014
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This report is a profile on Boston's unemployed population. It includes 2008-2012 and 2012 American Community Survey data by neighborhood, race, age, sex, nativity, and more. This report has been revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the revised report using the new boundaries
Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Language, Race
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