Research Publications

In 2012, Boston once again received the most NIH funding of all U.S. cities, with a total of over $1.78 billion. In conjunction with the BRA’s LifeTech initiative, this report highlights the NIH funding awarded to Boston's hospitals, universities, research institutions, health organizations and private companies.

This is a map of the Census Tract assignment showing street networks for ACS profiles using the 2010 census tracts.

This is a map of the Census Tract assignment by neighborhood for American Community Survey profiles using the 2010 census tracts. Please note that the boundary between the West End and Downtown was subsequently revised in 2014. See the revised report using the new boundaries

This publication compares Boston and its neighborhoods to the U.S. and Massachusetts on several demographic, economic, and housing characteristics. This report uses a combination of 2010 Census data and 2006-2010 American Community Survey data.

This publication compares Boston and its Neighborhoods to the U.S. and Massachusetts on several demographic, economic, and housing characteristics. This report uses a combination of 2010 Census data and 2006-2010 American Community Survey data.

Excel document Census Tract assignment by neighborhood for ACS profiles using the 2010 census tracts.

This report discusses current demographic and economic trends in the city of Boston. In terms of demographics, this report shows that over the last decade Boston’s population has grown, became more racially and ethnically diverse, increased its share of young adults, and became more educated. As for the economy, Boston appears to have successfully weathered the storm of the most recent recession. The city has experienced strong job growth over the last year, decreased unemployment, and recent building permit data indicates a very active local real estate and construction market. Lastly, industry employment projections for the region suggest that Boston’s economy is poised to continue growing in the coming years.

Boston by the Numbers is a series created by the Research Division that highlights the characteristics of Boston's population and economy. The data in this report is a combination of Decennial Census and 2006-2010 American Community Survey data. 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

Boston by the Numbers is a series created by the Research Division that highlights the characteristics of Boston's population and economy.

Boston by the Numbers is a series created by the Research Division that highlights the characteristics of Boston's population and economy. The data in this report is a combination of Decennial Census and 2006-2010 American Community Survey data. 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