Categories in Mattapan
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mattapan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 111 | 27 years |
| Dentists | 69 | 28 years |
| Accountants | 62 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 52 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 51 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 49 | 25 years |
| Banks | 45 | — |
| Hairdressers | 43 | 25 years |
| Religion | 40 | 39 years |
| Beauty salons | 40 | 20 years |
| Car repair | 35 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 35 | 22 years |
| Social work | 33 | 21 years |
| Locksmiths | 32 | — |
| Child care and day care | 32 | 17 years |
| Life insurance | 26 | — |
| Corporate management | 26 | 19 years |
| Construction of buildings | 26 | 34 years |
| Finance other | 24 | — |
| Clothing stores | 24 | 20 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 22 | — |
| Business services | 22 | — |
Mattapan Facts
| Area | 2.1 mi² |
| Population | 24,358 |
| Male Population | 11,020 (45.2%) |
| Female Population | 13,338 (54.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +49.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.1% |
| Median Age | 36.6 years (Male: 33.8, Female: 38.7) |
| Area Codes | 617 |
| Neighborhoods | Mattapan, Greater Mattapan, Downtown |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.27232, -71.08700 |
| Zip Codes | 02126 |
Map of Mattapan
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Mattapan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,276 | 20,446 | 22,131 | 23,279 | 24,358 |
| Population Density | 7,842.7 / mi² | 9,852.1 / mi² | 10,664 / mi² | 11,217.2 / mi² | 11,737.1 / mi² |
Mattapan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapan | +43% | +13.9% | +5.2% |
| Massachusetts | +20% | +9.8% | +3.1% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Mattapan Median Age
Median Age: 36.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapan | 36.6 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 33.8 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Mattapan Population Density
Population Density: 11,737 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapan | 24,358 | 2.075 sq mi | 11,737 / 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 |
Mattapan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
- 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mattapan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Mattapan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapan | 325,120 tn | 13.35 tn | 156,661.6 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 325,120 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 156,661.6 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.
- 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 | 89.1 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 81.2 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 63.5 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 63.7 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 65.9 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 93.7 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 98.5 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 74.8 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 42.1 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 45.7 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Mattapan
Mattapan (/mætəˈpæn/) is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. Historically a section of neighboring Dorchester, Mattapan became a part of Boston when Dorchester was annexed in 1870. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 36,480. Like other..
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