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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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ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - East Boston

East Boston Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of East Boston.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Downtown

Downtown Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Downtown.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Dorchester

Dorchester Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Dorchester.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Harbor Islands

Harbor Islands Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Harbor Islands.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Charlestown

Charlestown Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Charlestown.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Brighton

Brighton Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Brighton.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Beacon Hill.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Back Bay

Back Bay Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Back Bay.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
ACS 2005-2009 Estimate - Allston

Allston Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2011 Publication Date

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau using a sample of the total population to create estimates. The Research Division created a series of profiles based on neighborhood and planning district boundaries. This report is a profile of Allston.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Language, Race
Imagine all the People - Colombian

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2011 Publication Date

"imagine all the people" is a series produced by the Boston Redevelopment Authority Research Division for the Mayor's Office of New Bostonians that highlights immigrant communities and their contributions to Boston's social, cultural and economic life.


Topics: Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Language