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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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2010 Census: Planning District Comparison

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2011 Publication Date

Planning district comparisons 2000-2010.


Topics: Households & Families, Planning Districts, Race
2010 Census - Racial and Ethnic Distribution by Wards

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2011 Publication Date

Race and Ethnic Distribution by Wards Population Census 2010


Topics: Race, Wards and Precincts
2010 Census - Racial and Ethnic Distribution by City Council Districts

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2011 Publication Date

Race and Ethnic Distribution by City Council Districts Population Census 2010


Topics: City Council Districts, Race
2010 Census - Race Distribution by Wards

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2011 Publication Date

Race Distribution by Wards Population Census 2010.


Topics: Race, Wards and Precincts
2010 Census - Race Distribution by City Council Districts

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2011 Publication Date

Race Distribution by City Council Districts Population Census 2010


Topics: City Council Districts, Race
Dorchester Avenue Business Analysis Report Summary

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2011 Publication Date

The Dorchester Avenue Business Analysis Report is a key component of Mayor Thomas M. Menino's Dorchester Avenue Project. The report represents collaboration between the City of Boston and the Dorchester Avenue community and is designed to capture the current business climate of Dorchester Avenue. The intent of the report is to provide baseline information to those interested in business and economic development along Dorchester Avenue.


Topics: Age, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Race
2010 Census Race Distribution by Neighborhood (revised)

All Neighborhoods Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2011 Publication Date

This publication is the Distribution of Race by Neighborhood for the 2010 Census Population of Boston. This report was revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the original report using the previous boundaries


Topics: Race
2010 Census Race Distribution by Neighborhood

All Neighborhoods Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2011 Publication Date

This publication is the Distribution of Race by Neighborhood for the 2010 Census Population of Boston. This report has been revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the revised report using the new boundaries


Topics: Race
2010 Census Race and Ethnic Distribution by Neighborhood (revised)

All Neighborhoods Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2011 Publication Date

This publication is the distribution of Race and Ethnicity by Neighborhood for the 2010 Census Population of Boston. This report was revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the original report using the previous boundaries


Topics: Race
2010 Census Race and Ethnic Distribution by Neighborhood

All Neighborhoods Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2011 Publication Date

This publication is the distribution of Race and Ethnicity by Neighborhood for the 2010 Census Population of Boston. This report has been revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the revised report using the new boundaries


Topics: Race