Director Meade Addresses Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

May 23, 2013

• Boston's population is growing faster than San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Bostonians born outside of the United States and young people (20-34 years of age) are driving Boston's population growth and economic growth.
• 27% of Bostonians were born outside of the United States.  They account for 52% of Boston's population growth since 2000.
• 35% of Bostonians are between the ages of 20 and 34, a higher percentage than any other city in the United States.  They are Boston's ONEin3ers.
• ONEin3ers account for 75% of Boston's population growth since 2000.
  • 1/3rd own their own home
  • 26% were born outside the United States
  • 32% speak a language other than English at home
  • 48% comprise Boston's workforce
  • 58% take public transportation, walk, or bike to work
  • 33% make up Hubway's annual members
• 52% of Bostonians with bachelor's degree are ONEin3ers.