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Boston by the Numbers explores the characteristics of Boston's population and economy. This report breaks down the population by age group, sex, and nativity. It also looks at Boston's colleges and universities, housing, and land use, using the City of Boston Planning Department Research Division's 2025 population estimates.
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The Census Bureau population estimates continue to undercount Boston’s population. This presentation provides an overview of the Research Division’s 2025 population estimates, along with two mapping tools that display these data for the city, neighborhoods, and census tracts.
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Boston in Context 2025
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08/04/2025
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Includes helpful neighborhood-level data tables on various topics including: age, race/ethnicity, education, nativity, labor, transportation, housing, and more. Uses City of Boston Research Division population estimates
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Boston at a Glance is a demographic fact sheet for the city of Boston. The 2025 update uses City of Boston Planning Department Research Division estimates for Boston's population on January 1, 2025. The City of Boston Research Division created age-specific population estimates for Boston, its neighborhoods and Census tracts. 2019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) data were used to break down the Research Division population estimates by demographic characteristics.
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Exploring Boston Neighborhood Park Usage and Users Pt.2
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This presentation, a collaboration between the City of Boston Planning Department Research Division and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, investigates the park usage patterns and user and walkshed demographics of 4 of Boston's neighborhood parks: Billings Field in West Roxbury, Christopher Lee Playground in South Boston, Noyes Playground in East Boston, and Roberts Playground in Dorchester. Further, it considers factors potentially influencing park usage.
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Bikeshare in Boston
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06/27/2025
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This presentation conducts an analysis of Boston's public bikeshare system, Bluebikes, examining ridership trends and geographic usage and conducting a comparison to peer cities nationally.
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Industry Profiles: Finance Insurance and Real Estate
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06/27/2025
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Industry Profiles: Healthcare
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Industry Profiles: Professional and Technical Services
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Industry Profiles: Industrial Industry
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