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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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Massachusetts2010CensusPopulation

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 272 KB	The Massachusetts 2010 Census Population shows age, race, ethnicity, and housing from the 2010 U.S. Decennial Census and compares changes with 2000.

Boston2010CensusPopulation

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 276 KB	Boston 2010 Census Population shows age, race, ethnicity, and housing from the 2010 U.S. Decennial Census and compares changes with 2000.

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #1

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 214 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #2

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 227 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #3

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 222 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #4

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 217 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #5

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 201 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #6

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 214 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #7

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 232 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).

Census 2000 Profile of Boston's Electoral District #8

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DOWNLOAD HERE PDF, 234 KB	Selected demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics of Boston's electoral district compiled from Census 2000 data (Summary File 3).