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Research Publications

Explore the Research Division publications below by keyword, neighborhood, or topic. If you have questions about these documents or are looking for specific information, please review the Frequently Requested Information page. This page features publications covering the most requested economic and demographic data for Boston.

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Central Planning District - 2000 Census

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 01 2002 Publication Date

SF1 data Central (inc. North End, Chinatown, West End).


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Planning Districts, Race
2000 Census - Back Bay-Beacon Hill Planning District SF1

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 01 2002 Publication Date

SF1 data Back Bay/Beacon Hill.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Planning Districts, Race
2000 Census - Allston-Brighton Planning District SF1

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 01 2002 Publication Date

SF1 data Allston/Brighton.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Planning Districts, Race
Demand Exceeds Supply of Dorm Beds in Boston

N/A Neighborhoods

Jul 01 2001 Publication Date

A survey of student demand for dormitory beds on campus in 19 colleges and universities in Boston reveals that demand for dormitory space exceeds supply.


Topics: Education
Dormitory Bed Increases Welcome in Boston's Hot Housing Market

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 01 2000 Publication Date

Dormitory Bed Increases Welcome in Boston. More dorms free up 2,600 apartments in the city.


Topics: Education
Boston Benefits As College Capital

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 01 2000 Publication Date

A Decade of Enrollment in Boston's colleges and Universities Traces ten years (1989 - 1998) of college enrollment.


Topics: Education