Research Publications

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's Economy 2022

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May 13 2022 Publication Date

Boston's Economy 2022 report details Boston’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers trends in employment, wages, housing prices, and real estate.


Topics: Economy & Jobs
Boston in Context 2022

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Apr 28 2022 Publication Date

2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data and 2016-2020 American Community Survey


Topics: Population & Demographics
Boston at a Glance 2022

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Mar 29 2022 Publication Date

Boston at a Glance is a demographic fact sheet for the city of Boston. The 2022 update uses current U.S. Census data from the American Community Survey 2016-2020 5-year estimate.


Topics: Population & Demographics
2020 Census Redistricting Data Tables for Boston

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Aug 13 2021 Publication Date

Tables of 2020 Census redistricting data for Boston and Boston neighborhoods.


Topics: Population & Demographics
2020 Census Redistricting Data Analysis for Boston

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Aug 13 2021 Publication Date

Graphs and maps by the Office of Digital Cartography and GIS present the 2020 Census redistricting data for Boston and Boston neighborhoods in historical context.


Topics: Population & Demographics
Boston's Economy 2021

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Apr 01 2021 Publication Date

This report explores the effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Boston's economy.


Topics: Economy & Jobs
Boston's Changing Domestic Migration: 1980 to 2016

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Mar 04 2021 Publication Date

This report explores characteristics of Boston's domestic migration, looking at net migration and in and out flows, to understand trends behind Boston's recent population growth.


Topics: Population & Demographics
Boston at a Glance 2021

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Mar 01 2021 Publication Date

Boston at a Glance is a demographic fact sheet for the city of Boston. The 2021 update uses current U.S. Census data from the American Community Survey including ACS 2019 1-year estimate and ACS 2015-2019 5-year estimates.


Topics: Population & Demographics
Boston in Context 2021

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Jan 19 2021 Publication Date

Boston in Context tabulates various social, demographic, and economic characteristics from the 2015-2019 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
Transportation in Boston

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Dec 10 2020 Publication Date

The Transportation in Boston report identifies sources for transportation data by mode, and documents major trends in active transportation, public transportation, automobile travel, and freight. It covers ridership and utilization, costs and investments, and future developments. This report serves as a pre-COVID-19 baseline for analysis going forward.


Topics: Industry Profiles