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Overview of Boston's Population
1. Overview of Boston’s
Population
Boston Redevelopment Authority – Research Division
Alvaro Lima, Director of Research
June - 2012
2. Historic Trends – Boston’s Population
Boston reached its population peak in 1950.
Boston’s population, like many major cities, declined after 1950.
In recent decades, Boston’s population has grown.
The 2010 Census marks the first time since 1970 that Boston’s population has been over
600,000.
850,000
801,444
800,000
750,000
697,197
700,000
641,071
650,000 617,594
600,000 574,283
589,141
550,000
562,994
500,000
450,000
400,000
1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Source: US Census Bureau, BRA Research Division Analysis
3. Major Northeastern Cities and Population Change, 2010 Census
Boston’s population growth since 2000 compares favorably to most other northeastern
cities.
Population Change
Total Population
City 2000-2010
2000 2010 N %
Washington (DC) 572,059 601,723 29,664 5.2%
Worcester (MA) 172,648 181,045 8,397 4.9%
Boston (MA) 589,141 617,594 28,453 4.8%
Cambridge (MA) 101,355 105,162 3,807 3.8%
Elizabeth (NJ) 120,568 124,969 4,401 3.7%
Hartford (CT) 121,578 124,775 3,197 2.6%
Providence (RI) 173,618 178,042 4,424 2.5%
New York (NY) 8,008,278 8,175,133 166,855 2.1%
Newark (NJ) 273,546 277,140 3,594 1.3%
Springfield (MA) 152,082 153,060 978 0.6%
Philadelphia (PA) 1,517,550 1,526,006 8,456 0.6%
Baltimore (MD) 651,154 620,961 -30,193 -4.6%
Pittsburgh (PA) 334,563 305,704 -28,859 -8.6%
Buffalo (NY) 292,648 261,310 -31,338 -10.7%
Source: US Census Bureau, BRA Research Division Analysis
4. 25 Largest US Cities and Population Change, 2010 Census
Boston’s population growth rate since 2000 was higher than the rates for New York and San
Francisco.
Four of the 25 largest cities experienced population declines between 2000 and 2010.
Total Population Population Change 2000-2010
City
2000 2010 N %
Fort Worth (TX) 534,694 741,206 206,512 38.6%
Charlotte (NC) 540,828 731,424 190,596 35.2%
Austin (TX) 656,562 790,390 133,828 20.4%
San Antonio (TX) 1,144,646 1,327,407 182,761 16.0%
El Paso (TX) 563,662 649,121 85,459 15.2%
Jacksonville (FL) 735,617 821,784 86,167 11.7%
Columbus (OH) 711,470 787,033 75,563 10.6%
Nashville (TN) 545,524 601,222 55,698 10.2%
Phoenix (AZ) 1,321,045 1,445,632 124,587 9.4%
Seattle (WA) 563,374 608,660 45,286 8.0%
Houston (TX) 1,953,631 2,099,451 145,820 7.5%
San Diego (CA) 1,223,400 1,307,402 84,002 6.9%
San Jose (CA) 894,943 945,942 50,999 5.7%
Washington (DC) 572,059 601,723 29,664 5.2%
Indianapolis (IN) 781,870 820,445 38,575 4.9%
Boston (MA) 589,141 617,594 28,453 4.8%
San Francisco (CA) 776,733 805,235 28,502 3.7%
Los Angeles (CA) 3,694,820 3,792,621 97,801 2.6%
New York City (NY) 8,008,278 8,175,133 166,855 2.1%
Dallas (TX) 1,188,580 1,197,816 9,236 0.8%
Philadelphia (PA) 1,517,550 1,526,006 8,456 0.6%
Memphis (TN) 650,100 646,889 -3,211 -0.5%
Baltimore (MD) 651,154 620,961 -30,193 -4.6%
Chicago (IL) 2,896,016 2,695,598 -200,418 -6.9%
Detroit (MI) 951,270 713,777 -237,493 -25.0%
Source: US Census Bureau, BRA Research Division Analysis
5. Demographic Breakdown of Boston’s Population
Boston is a young city. Currently Boston has the 2nd highest concentration of young adults (20-34)
amongst the largest 25 cities in the US.
Boston is a diverse city. Today, Boston ranks 6th among the 25 largest cities in the US in proportion of
the population that is foreign-born.
Age Nativity
19% 22%
27%
24%
73%
35%
0-19 years 20 -34 years
35 -54 years 55 and older Native Foreign -Born
Source: Age – 2010 Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
Nativity – 2005-2009 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division Analysis
6. Educational Attainment of Population, 1980 and 2005-
2009
Boston has one of the most highly-educated populations among major American cities.
42.9% of Boston’s adult population has at least a bachelor’s degree, ranking Boston 5th amongst
the 30 largest cities in the nation.
200,000 50.0%
42.9%
180,000 45.0%
160,000 40.0%
140,000 35.0%
35.0%
120,000 30.0%
31.5% 23.3%
100,000 25.0%
18.0%
80,000 15.8% 20.3% 20.0%
60,000 15.0%
13.1%
40,000 10.0%
20,000 5.0%
- 0.0%
Less than High School High School graduate or GED Some College or Associates Bachelor's, Master's or
equivalent Degree Professional Degree
1980 Population 2005-2009 Population
1980 % of Population 2005-2009 % of Population
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division Analysis
7. Educational Attainment by Nativity
Overall, Boston’s foreign-born population is less-educated than its native residents.
35.0%
32.1%
30.0%
25.0% 24.0%
23.1%
21.9%
20.0% 18.1%
16.8% 16.8%
Foreign-Born
15.0% 14.1%
12.6% Native-Born
11.4%
10.0%
5.3%
5.0% 3.8%
0.0%
Less than HS High School Some College Associates Bachelors Graduate Degree
Degree Degree
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
8. Racial and Ethnic Breakdown for Boston’s Population, 1980-2010
Over the last several decades, the racial and ethnic composition of Boston has changed a great deal
In 1980, close to 70% of Boston was white. Today, only half the city is white.
The last two Census reports show Boston as a “majority-minority” city.
1980 1990
3% 1%
1% 0% 5%
6%
11%
22%
24%
59%
68%
2000 2010
3% 2%
8% 1% 9%
2%
0%
0%
14%
50% 18%
47%
22%
24%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, BRA Research Division Analysis.
Note: 2000 was the first year the Census compiled data on individuals who identified themselves as “multiracial”
9. Population Change - BRA Planning Districts (2000 – 2010)
25%
Central, 22.7% South End, 22.9%
20%
15% Fenway-Kenmore, 14.9%
South Boston, 12.4%
10%
Population Change (2000 - 2010)
Allston-Brighton, 7.7%
Charlestown, 8.2%
Boston, 4.8% East Boston, 5.5% Roxbury, 5.5% West Roxbury, 5.9%
5%
Jamaica Plain, 4.5%
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, 2.8%
Hyde Park, 1.1%
0%
North Dorchester, -1.4%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
-5%
South Dorchester, -5.4%
Roslindale, -6.2%
Mattapan, -8.0%
-10%
-15%
Harbor Islands, -16.4%
-20%
Planning Districts
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
10. Change in White Population – BRA Planning Districts (2000 – 2010)
50%
Roxbury, 42.7%
40%
South End, 34.4%
30%
Change in White Population (2000 - 2010)
20% Central, 20.2%
Jamaica Plain, 12.5%
10%
Fenway-Kenmore, 8.4%
Allston-Brighton, 3.6%
South Boston, 4.8%
Charlestown, 4.3%
0% Boston, -0.4%
0 2
Back4 Bay-Beacon Hill, -1.5%
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
North Dorchester, -3.8%
-10% West Roxbury, -7.2%
Mattapan, -12.1%
Roslindale, -18.2% South Dorchester, -17.7%
-20%
East Boston, -21.1%
-30%
Hyde Park, -34.1%
-40% Harbor Islands, -36.5%
-50%
Planning Districts
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
11. Change in Black or African American Population – BRA Planning Districts (2000 –
2010)
120%
South Boston, 112.1%
100%
80%
Change in Black or African American Population (2000 - 2010)
West Roxbury, 72.2%
60%
40% Charlestown, 41.7%
Central, 36.2%
20% Hyde Park, 21.1%
Roslindale, 15.2%
Allston-Brighton, 10.3%
East Boston, 9.0%
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, 5.1%
0% Fenway-Kenmore, 4.3%
Boston, -1.6% North Dorchester, -7.2% 16 South Dorchester, -6.0%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 18 20
Roxbury, -6.1%
Mattapan, -10.7% South End, -7.5%
Jamaica Plain, -16.0%
-20%
Harbor Islands, -16.4%
-40%
Planning Districts
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
12. Change in Hispanic/Latino Population – BRA Planning Districts (2000 –
2010)
120%
100%
West Roxbury, 96.6%
Change in Hispanic/Latino Population (2000 - 2010)
80%
Central, 68.2%
60%
Hyde Park, 62.0%
South Boston, 49.1%
East Boston, 42.9%
40%
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, 29.8%
Roxbury, 29.0%
Boston, 26.8%
Fenway-Kenmore, 28.0% South Dorchester, 22.1%
Mattapan, 20.1%
20%
Allston-Brighton, 17.4% Roslindale, 16.1% South End, 20.3%
Harbor Islands, 11.7% North Dorchester, 15.9%
0%
Jamaica Plain, -2.2%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Charlestown, -9.8%
-20%
Planning Districts
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
13. Change in Asian Population – BRA Planning Districts (2000 – 2010)
140%
Roxbury, 124.7%
120%
100% Harbor Islands, 100.0%
Change in Asian Population (2000 - 2010)
80%
Charlestown, 77.2% West Roxbury, 81.5%
60%
Fenway-Kenmore, 46.3%
South End, 44.6%
40% Back Bay-Beacon Hill, 44.9%
South Boston, 40.6%
Boston, 24.6%
Jamaica Plain, 26.7%
Allston-Brighton, 20.7%
20%
Central, 18.5%
Hyde Park, 12.6% South Dorchester, 11.9%
Mattapan, 6.9%
0%
North Dorchester, -0.4%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
East Boston, -8.6%
-20% Roslindale, -19.6%
-40%
Planning Districts
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
14. Planning District Diversity Index (2000-2010)
North 2010 2000
Dorchester
Back Bay/ 0.80 South
Beacon Hill Dorchester
0.70
Harbor
South Boston
0.60 Islands
0.50
Mattapan 0.40 Boston
0.30
0.20
Charlestown South End
0.10
0.00
West Roxbury Roslindale
Central Hyde Park
Allston/
Jamaica Plain
Brighton
Feneway/
Roxbury
Kenmore
East Boston
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
16. Unemployed With Less Than High School Education by Industry
The unemployment rate for workers with less than high school education is 12.6%.
Unemployed workers with less than high school education worked mainly in the
manufacturing, administrative support, and food services industries.
Less than High School (n = 7,622)
Not Specified 15.9%
Government 2.5%
Other Services 0.9%
Accommodation and Food Services 13.2%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3.0%
Healthcare and Social Assistance 4.5%
Educational Services 1.5%
Administrative Support and Waste Management Services 14.1%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.0%
Real Estate and Rental & Leasing 4.3%
Finance and Insurance 0.0%
Information 0.0%
Transportation and Warehousing 4.0%
Retail Trade 12.2%
Wholesale Trade 3.6%
Manufacturing 15.0%
Construction 5.5%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
17. Unemployed With High School Education by Industry
The unemployment rate for workers a high school education is 14.7%.
Unemployed workers with a high school education worked mainly in the construction, administrative
support, and food services industries.
High School (n = 12,760)
Not Specified 7.2%
Government 6.4%
Other Services 9.1%
Accommodation and Food Services 10.1%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1.3%
Healthcare and Social Assistance 7.6%
Educational Services 2.0%
Administrative Support and Waste Management Services 13.7%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 4.6%
Real Estate and Rental & Leasing 1.4%
Finance and Insurance 0.0%
Information 1.8%
Transportation and Warehousing 4.2%
Retail Trade 3.9%
Wholesale Trade 6.9%
Manufacturing 2.9%
Construction 16.8%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
18. Unemployed With Some College Education by Industry
The unemployment rate for workers with some college education is 7.9%.
Unemployed workers with some college education worked mainly in the healthcare, food services, and retail
industries.
Some College (n = 11,699)
Not Specified 13.3%
Government 4.4%
Other Services 5.6%
Accommodation and Food Services 15.4%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1.7%
Healthcare and Social Assistance 17.7%
Educational Services 5.1%
Administrative Support and Waste Management Services 9.1%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 1.1%
Real Estate and Rental & Leasing 2.6%
Finance and Insurance 3.0%
Information 0.0%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.9%
Retail Trade 10.0%
Wholesale Trade 2.1%
Manufacturing 2.4%
Construction 2.6%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
19. Unemployed With Associate’s Degree by Industry
The unemployment rate for workers with an associate’s degree is 9.8%.
Unemployed workers with an associate’s degree worked mainly in the retail, food services, and
government industries.
Associate's Degree (n = 2,188)
Not Specified 9.3%
Government 12.2%
Other Services 0.0%
Accommodation and Food Services 14.8%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 4.9%
Healthcare and Social Assistance 11.3%
Educational Services 0.0%
Administrative Support and Waste Management Services 0.0%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 3.4%
Real Estate and Rental & Leasing 0.0%
Finance and Insurance 0.0%
Information 0.0%
Transportation and Warehousing 10.7%
Retail Trade 13.9%
Wholesale Trade 10.1%
Manufacturing 5.7%
Construction 3.6%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16%
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Analysis
20. Unemployed With Bachelor’s Degree by Industry
The unemployment rate for workers with a bachelor’s degree is 4.5%.
Unemployed workers with a bachelor’s degree worked mainly in the education, healthcare, and finance
industries.
Bachelor's Degree (n = 6,881)
Not Specified 8.2%
Government 2.3%
Other Services 0.0%
Accommodation and Food Services 1.3%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 5.7%
Healthcare and Social Assistance 12.6%
Educational Services 12.9%
Administrative Support and Waste Management Services 5.1%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 9.6%
Real Estate and Rental & Leasing 3.1%
Finance and Insurance 10.7%
Information 1.4%
Transportation and Warehousing 0.0%
Retail Trade 9.4%
Wholesale Trade 4.5%
Manufacturing 6.5%
Construction 6.8%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14%
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
21. Unemployed With Graduate Degree by Industry
The unemployment rate for workers with a graduate degree is 4.0%.
Unemployed workers with a graduate degree worked mainly in the professional services, information, and
healthcare industries.
Graduate Degree (n = 3,045)
Not Specified 3.3%
Government 3.1%
Other Services 0.0%
Accommodation and Food Services 0.0%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 0.0%
Healthcare and Social Assistance 18.0%
Educational Services 10.9%
Administrative Support and Waste Management Services 3.2%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 31.7%
Real Estate and Rental & Leasing 0.0%
Finance and Insurance 8.2%
Information 21.5%
Transportation and Warehousing 0.0%
Retail Trade 0.0%
Wholesale Trade 0.0%
Manufacturing 0.0%
Construction 0.0%
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
23. Unemployment Rate by Race
Compared to the U.S., Boston’s unemployment rate is lower for people of all races except
Asian.
18%
16%
16% 15%
14%
13%
12%
12%
10%
10% 9%
9% Unemployment Rate (US)
8%
8% Unemployment Rate (Boston)
6%
6%
5%
4%
2%
0%
White Black Hispanic Asian Other
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
24. Unemployment Rate by Income
Boston’s unemployment rate is highest for people in the lowest income brackets.
40%
35% 34%
30%
25% 23%
20%
Unemployment Rate (US)
14% Unemployment Rate (Boston)
15%
11%
10%
6%
5%
5% 3% 4% 3% 3%
3% 2% 2% 1% 1%
1%
0%
Less than $10,000 to $20,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 to $75,000 to $100,000 to $150,000 or
$10,000 $19,999 $34,999 $49,999 $74,999 $99,999 $149,999 more
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
25. Unemployment Rate by Educational Attainment
Residents with higher education levels are more likely to be employed than residents with lower
education levels.
20%
18.9%
18%
16%
14.7%
14%
12.6%
12.3%
12%
10.2%
9.8%
10% Unemployment Rate (US)
7.9% Unemployment Rate (Boston)
8%
6.9%
6% 5.4%
4.5%
4.0%
3.6%
4%
2%
0%
Less than HS HS Some College Associates Bachelors Graduate
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
27. Proportion of the Population that is Foreign Born (1850-2009)
Historically, Boston has had a greater proportion of foreign-born residents than both the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and the nation as a whole.
Since the 1970s, the proportion of foreign-born residents in Boston has grown dramatically.
40%
Boston
35% Massachusetts
United States
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
1850
1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2006
2009
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, BRA Research Division Analysis
28. Boston’s
Foreign
Born
Populatio
n
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
29. Countries of Origin for Boston’s Foreign-Born
Population, 2009
Today most of Boston’s immigrants come from the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia
Share of the Foreign-Born Population in Boston
Dominican Republic 9.4%
China 9.0%
Haiti 7.9%
Vietnam 4.6%
El Salvador 4.5%
Brazil 4.4%
Cape Verde 4.2%
Colombia 4.0%
Jamaica 3.7%
Ireland 2.2%
0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 8.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division Analysis.
30. Age by Nativity
Older residents make up a far greater share of foreign-born residents than
native residents.
45.0%
40.6%
40.0%
35.0% 34.0%
30.0%
26.1%
25.0%
21.0% 20.7% Foreign-Born
20.0% Native-Born
17.1%
15.0% 13.6%
12.3%
10.0% 9.0%
5.7%
5.0%
0.0%
0 to 17 years 18 to 34 years 35 to 49 years 50 to 64 years 65+ years
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
31. Nativity of Parent(s)
Although foreign-born children (0 to 17 years) make up a small share of all
children in Boston, more than 40% of all children in Boston have at least one
parent that is foreign born.
40.3%
Native-Born
Foreign-Born
59.7%
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
32. Income by Nativity
A smaller portion of foreign-born residents have high-paying jobs than
native residents.
35% 33%
30%
30%
25%
20% 19%
18%
16%
14% Foreign-Born
15% 14%
12% 12% Native-Born
10% 9%
7%
5% 4%
5% 3% 3%
1%
0%
Less than $10,000 to $20,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 to $75,000 to $100,000 to $150,000 or
$10,000 $19,999 $34,999 $49,999 $74,999 $99,999 $149,999 more
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
33. Wage Differential By Educational Attainment
As educational attainment improves, native-born residents continue to earn
higher wages than foreign-born residents.
$100,000.00 $94,550.30
$90,000.00
$80,000.00
$70,000.00 $66,866.76
$62,678.98
$60,000.00
$50,000.00
$42,252.64 Foreign-Born
$40,284.47
$40,000.00 $36,249.95 Native-Born
$32,240.60
$30,144.64
$28,148.54
$30,000.00
$22,197.56
$17,401.58
$20,000.00 $16,317.97
$10,000.00
$-
Less than High High School Some College Associate's Bachelor's Graduate
School Degree Degree Degree
Source: 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Micro-data Sample (PUMS), BRA Research Division Analysis
34. Top 5 Countries of Origin for Foreign-Born Population
by Planning District
Allston-Brighton 0.1
0 0.2 Back Bay-Beacon Hill 0.1 0.15 0.2
0 0.05
China 15.3% China 15.3%
Brazil 11.7% Canada 7.3%
Russia 6.9% United Kingdom 6.2%
El Salvador 3.7% France 6.2%
Ukraine 3.6% Colombia 3.7%
Central 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Charlestown 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
China 43.0% China 31.5%
Vietnam 6.4% Dominican Republic 23.3%
Italy 6.2% Russia 4.6%
India 3.5% Canada 3.1%
Japan 3.2% Philippines 2.5%
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division
35. Top 5 Countries of Origin for Foreign-Born Population
by Planning District (cont.)
Jamaica Plain 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 Mattapan 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35
Dominican Republic 14.0% Haiti 28.8%
China 13.8% Jamaica 12.5%
India 6.3% Cape Verde 10.6%
Ireland 3.3% Dominican Republic 7.7%
United Kingdom 2.8% Trinidad and Tobago 5.3%
North Dorchester 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 Roslindale 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2
Cape Verde 23.3% Dominican Republic 17.8%
Vietnam 13.2% Haiti 10.3%
Albania 7.8% Albania 6.4%
Dominican Republic 7.8% Guatemala 6.3%
Haiti 4.9% Ireland 4.0%
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division
36. Top 5 Countries of Origin for Foreign-Born Population
by Planning District (cont.)
Roxbury 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3South Boston 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35
Dominican Republic 23.9% Dominican Republic 32.9%
Haiti 13.9% China 15.8%
Jamaica 8.0% Cape Verde 6.9%
Cape Verde 6.3% Philippines 4.0%
Trinidad and Tobago 4.9% Vietnam 3.9%
South Dorchester 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 South End 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35
Vietnam China 29.2%
19.2%
Jamaica Dominican Republic 11.3%
10.9%
Haiti Ethiopia 5.0%
10.7%
Cape Verde Colombia 4.0%
10.3%
Dominican Republic Canada 3.9%
7.6%
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division
37. Top 5 Countries of Origin for Foreign-Born Population
by Planning District (cont.)
West Roxbury 0 0.05 0.1 0.15
Haiti 12.4%
China 10.1%
Dominican Republic 8.7%
Ireland 7.6%
Greece 6.0%
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division