Research Publications

This presentation explores the foreign-born's contributions to Massachusetts' economy, and introduces new ideas about contributions that are potentially overlooked.

This presentation examines the demographic and economic contributions that both U.S.- and Foreign-Born Haitians make in Boston.

This presentation examines Dominicans' demographic and labor force contributions to Boston in light of their growing U.S-born population. A summarizing infographic is available here.

This presentation describes the African-born community in Boston, exploring their origins, geographic distribution, population trends, and demographic and economic profile.

Boston's Economy 2024 covers trends in employment, wages, housing prices, and real estate.

Boston's immigrant population has contributed substantially to the city's vibrancy and prosperity. This presentation explores how immigrants have been an essential part of Boston's demography and economy, and what immigration reforms could entail for Boston's future.

This Pride Month presentation explores the spatial and demographic patterns of same-sex couple households in Boston and Massachusetts.

With over 137,000 residents with Caribbean ancestry living in Boston, Caribbeans make important demographic, economic, and cultural contributions to the city. This presentation provides an overview of many characteristics that demonstrate these contributions. A summarizing infographic is available here.

This presentation, a collaboration between BPDA Research and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, investigates the park usage patterns and user demographics of 3 of Boston's neighborhood parks: Ringer park in Allston, McLaughlin park in Mission Hill, and Ronan park in Dorchester. Further, it considers factors potentially influencing park usage.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the NIH funding sent to Boston researchers in fiscal year 2023, demonstrating the City's significant role as a leader in medical research. It explores how Boston's renowned hospitals, top universities, and thriving life sciences industry lead the nation in NIH funding, driving groundbreaking advancements in science and medicine, and solidifying the City's reputation as a global hub of innovation in the biomedical field.