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 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 presentation provides a current snapshot of the demographic, educational, and labor force characteristics of the AAPI residents and workers in Boston. In addition, the presentation analyzes selected household characteristics of the two populations.

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