Research Publications

Population & Demographic

Boston's Shifting Demographics

This presentation provides statistics showing historical trends that shaped the present population of Boston. Presentation sections include population growth, diversity, educational attainment, age distribution, and changing families.

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ACS 2007-2011 Estimate - Boston

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates.

DemographicandSocioeconomicTrendsinBoston

Mark Melnik, Deputy Director for Research, spoke to a group convened by the Mayor's Office of Jobs and Community Services and the Boston Private Industry Council, as part of a new series called the Boston Workforce Issues Forum. He spoke about the 2010 Census and what's been learned in terms of demographic and socio-economic trends in Boston.

Overview of Boston's Population, Alvaro Lima, at Rappaport Institute

Alvaro Lima, Director of Research, presents on demographic changes in Boston at the September meeting of the Rappaport Institute's advisory board. See the presentation titled, Overview of Boston's Population.

2010 Census - Boston SF1

ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Boston

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates.

2010 Census-Council Districts,Wards, Precincts

2010 Census Data for Council Districts, Wards, and Precincts.

2010 Census-Race Distribution by City Council Districts

Race Distribution by City Council Districts Population Census 2010

2010 Census-Race Distribution by Wards

Race Distribution by Wards Population Census 2010.

2010 Census-Racial and Ethnic Distribution by City Council Districts

Race and Ethnic Distribution by City Council Districts Population Census 2010

2010 Census-Racial and Ethnic Distribution by Wards

Race and Ethnic Distribution by Wards Population Census 2010