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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Boston in Context 2017
All Neighborhoods
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Jan 25 2017
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This publication compares Boston and its neighborhoods to the U.S. and Massachusetts on several demographic, economic and housing characteristics. This report uses 2011-2015 American Community Survey data from the U.S. Census.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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Boston at a Glance 2017
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Jan 19 2017
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Boston at a Glance is a series of short reference sheets that present some selected demographic, economic and housing characteristics of Boston. The data used in this report are primarily from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2011-2015 American Community Survey.
Updated January 28, 2019 to ensure consistency with prior publications.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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Methodology for Boston's Population Projections
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Oct 19 2016
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To inform the Imagine Boston 2030 planning process and to create internal capacity to provide ongoing demographic analysis and
projections, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Research Division developed a population projection model.
The model examines historical population trends, creates projections for Boston’s population
through 2030, and provides capability to test hypothetical scenarios and explore the impact of policy proposals. This report describes the population projection methodology.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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imagine all the people: Massachusetts Portuguese Speakers
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May 26 2016
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"imagine all the people” is a series of publications produced by the Boston Redevelopment Authority for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement. The series provides a comprehensive profile of Boston’s diverse immigrant communities. This report profiles residents of Massachusetts who are from Portuguese-speaking countries.
Topics: Population & Demographics
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imagine all the people: Vietnamese
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Apr 13 2016
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“imagine all the people” is a series of publications produced by the Boston Redevelopment Authority for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement. The series provides a comprehensive profile of Boston’s diverse immigrant communities. This report profiles Bostonians who were born in Vietnam.
Topics: Foreign-born
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imagine all the people: Trinidadians and Tobagonians
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Apr 13 2016
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“imagine all the people” is a series of publications produced by the Boston Redevelopment Authority for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement. The series provides a comprehensive profile of Boston’s diverse immigrant communities. This report profiles Bostonians who were born in Trinidad and Tobago.
Topics: Foreign-born
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imagine all the people: Jamaicans
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Apr 13 2016
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“imagine all the people” is a series of publications produced by the Boston Redevelopment Authority for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement. The series provides a comprehensive profile of Boston’s diverse immigrant communities. This report profiles Bostonians who were born in Jamaica.
Topics: Foreign-born
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