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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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Age Strong in Boston

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Apr 23 2024 Publication Date

The following presentation explores the demographics, employment, housing, and disability of Boston's Age Strong population.


Topics: Age
Global, National and Regional Demographic Trends affecting Boston's Future

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Mar 19 2024 Publication Date

The following presentation explores global, national, and local demographic trends and their impact on Boston's population. A summarizing infographic is available here.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race
Boston's population 2020-2025: Pandemic Disruption and Recovery

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Mar 08 2024 Publication Date

This presentation examines Boston's recent population trends from the 2020 Census to the pandemic disruptions and recovery.


Topics: Population & Demographics
Evolution of Boston's Home Financing: Analyzing Changes in Mortgage Applicants

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Feb 22 2024 Publication Date

This presentation explores Boston's home purchase mortgage environment to understand the trends and changes in mortgage applicant composition by income and race/ethnicity from 2007 to 2022, using HMDA data from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race, Real Estate & Development
Boston at a Glance 2024

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Jan 12 2024 Publication Date

Boston at a Glance is a demographic fact sheet for the city of Boston. The 2024 update uses current U.S. Census data from the American Community Survey including ACS 2018-2022 5-year estimates.


Topics: Population & Demographics
Boston in Context 2024

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Jan 10 2024 Publication Date

Includes helpful neighborhood-level data tables on various topics including: age, race/ethnicity, education, nativity, labor, transportation, housing, and more. Uses 2018 - 2022 American Community Survey Data.


Topics: Economy & Jobs, Population & Demographics
The Irish Population in Boston

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Jan 08 2024 Publication Date

This presentation describes the Irish, Boston's largest ancestry population, covering the population's immigration history and demographics, including education, employment, and housing.


Topics: Foreign-born
Puerto Ricans in Boston

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Jan 03 2024 Publication Date

This profile of Boston's Puerto Ricans describes the population's overall demographic trends, education, housing, employment, and economic security.


Topics: N/A
Boston by the Numbers 2023

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Dec 13 2023 Publication Date

Boston by the Numbers explores the characteristics of Boston's population and economy. This report breaks down the population by age group, gender, and nativity. It also looks at Boston's colleges and universities, housing, and land use, using the most recent American Community Survey data.


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

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Dec 08 2023 Publication Date

This presentation explores the industries and the people that run Boston at night, comparing Boston's nighttime economy with peer cities and the nation. A summarizing infographic is available here.


Topics: Labor Market