Categories in Boston
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Boston
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 28,109 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 20,593 | 28 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 8,863 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 4,274 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 4,231 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 3,985 | 25 years |
| Financial services | 2,233 | 28 years |
| Dentists | 2,183 | 27 years |
| Electronics stores | 2,162 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 1,905 | 31 years |
Boston Facts
| Area | 51.1 mi² |
| Population | 651,027 |
| Male Population | 312,343 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 338,684 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +49.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.0% |
| Median Age | 31.1 years (Male: 30.5, Female: 31.7) |
| Area Codes | 339, 508, 617, 774 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown, Fenway/Kenmore, West End, Harrison Lenox, Back Bay East |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.35843, -71.05977 |
| Zip Codes | 02101, 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, More |
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Boston Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 435,431 | 546,519 | 591,579 | 621,988 | 651,027 |
| Population Density | 8,519.4 / mi² | 10,692.9 / mi² | 11,574.6 / mi² | 12,169.5 / mi² | 12,737.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boston Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | +42.8% | +13.8% | +5.1% |
| Massachusetts | +20% | +9.8% | +3.1% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boston Median Age
Median Age: 31.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 31.1 yrs | 31.7 yrs | 30.5 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Boston Population Density
Population Density: 12,738 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 651,027 | 51.11 sq mi | 12,738 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boston Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Boston
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Boston
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Boston
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Boston
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Boston CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8,766,342 tn | 13.47 tn | 171,518.3 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Boston CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,766,342 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 171,518.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 97.2 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 71.9 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 53.8 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 53.9 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 75.8 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 95.4 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 83.8 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 39.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 54.8 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/77 | 5:44 PM | 3.1 | 64.8 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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