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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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Boston's Voting Population - 2000

N/A Neighborhoods

Jul 01 2001 Publication Date

Population 18 years and older by wards and precincts including race and ethnicity in Boston's neighborhoods.


Topics: Race
A Strong Economy and Housing

N/A Neighborhoods

Jul 01 2001 Publication Date

Discusses the Economic Development and Housing Legislation Proposed by the City of Boston and the Boston Redevelopment Authority in the 2001-2002 Legislative Session.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Hot Hotel Market

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2001 Publication Date

Boston's hotel market is as strong as it has ever been. More hotels are in the pipeline and demand will remain strong once the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center opens.


Topics: Industry Profiles
Health and Medical Factsheet

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2001 Publication Date

Health and Medical Factsheet


Topics: Industry Profiles
Boston Economy 2002

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2001 Publication Date

A comprehensive view of Boston's economy and its continued strength in the face of a national recession. Uses a variety of city, state, federal and private data sources.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Boston's Population by Census Tract 2000

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2001 Publication Date

Population by Census tract for 2000.


Topics: Race
Changes in Youth Population - 2000

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2001 Publication Date

Changes in the youth population of Boston.


Topics: Age, Race
Boston's Youth Population - 2000

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2001 Publication Date

The Youth and Adult Population by Race and Ethnicity.


Topics: Age, Race
Boston's Population 2000 -Changes in Population, Race and Ethnicity

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2001 Publication Date

Changes in Population, Race, and Ethnicity in Boston and Boston's Neighborhoods - 1980 to 2000.


Topics: Foreign-born, Households & Families, Race
Boston's Unemployment is Lowest Ever Measured

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2001 Publication Date

Boston’s Unemployment is Lowest Ever Measured--Record unemployment rate leads to full employment economy.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Labor Market