Boston Metro Area
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Boston Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
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Boston Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 4,001,752
- Land Area (2000): 6,327.536 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 2,306.417 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 339, 351, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 3,427,422 | 2001 | Not Available | 2003 | 4,453,436 |
2000 | 3,573,108 | 2002 | 3,448,359 | 2004 | 4,433,110 |
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Houses (2000): 1,593,023
Boston Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 7,702,010 | 96.22% |
Rural, Farm | 4,407 | 0.06% |
Rural, Non-farm | 298,556 | 3.73% |
Boston Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 3,818,643
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $174,219,508,000 / $42,705,613,000
Boston Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 235,312 | 11.19% |
2. | Construction | 186,106 | 8.85% |
3. | Educational Services | 146,962 | 6.99% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 134,210 | 6.38% |
5. | Health Care | 110,980 | 5.28% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 104,106 | 4.95% |
7. | Public Administration | 98,854 | 4.70% |
8. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 93,794 | 4.46% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 74,886 | 3.56% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 50,118 | 2.38% |
11. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 42,676 | 2.03% |
12. | Other Transportation | 42,196 | 2.01% |
13. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 41,684 | 1.98% |
14. | Repair and Maintenance | 39,694 | 1.89% |
15. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 38,030 | 1.81% |
16. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 32,572 | 1.55% |
17. | Metal Manufactuing | 32,562 | 1.55% |
18. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 29,640 | 1.41% |
19. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 28,208 | 1.34% |
20. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 27,486 | 1.31% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 332,122 | 16.98% |
2. | Educational Services | 275,002 | 14.06% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 183,124 | 9.36% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 162,498 | 8.31% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 105,424 | 5.39% |
6. | Social Assistance | 71,572 | 3.66% |
7. | Public Administration | 71,216 | 3.64% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 58,810 | 3.01% |
9. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 48,330 | 2.47% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 37,634 | 1.92% |
11. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 36,050 | 1.84% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 35,832 | 1.83% |
13. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 35,646 | 1.82% |
14. | Department and Other General Stores | 30,958 | 1.58% |
15. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 30,252 | 1.55% |
16. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 26,726 | 1.37% |
17. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 25,610 | 1.31% |
18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 25,408 | 1.30% |
19. | Info Services and Data Processing | 24,258 | 1.24% |
20. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 23,466 | 1.20% |
Boston Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Computer Specialists | 127,162 | 6.05% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 118,300 | 5.63% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 83,732 | 3.98% |
4. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 72,372 | 3.44% |
5. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 68,844 | 3.27% |
6. | Engineers | 68,636 | 3.26% |
7. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 66,980 | 3.19% |
8. | Top Executives | 64,432 | 3.06% |
9. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 63,380 | 3.01% |
10. | Other Production Occupations | 59,450 | 2.83% |
11. | Business Operations Specialists | 57,376 | 2.73% |
12. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 57,328 | 2.73% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 48,324 | 2.30% |
14. | Other Office and Admin Support | 47,972 | 2.28% |
15. | Accountants and Auditors | 39,834 | 1.89% |
16. | Vehicle Mechanics | 38,940 | 1.85% |
17. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 38,736 | 1.84% |
18. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 38,534 | 1.83% |
19. | Carpenters | 36,476 | 1.73% |
20. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 33,310 | 1.58% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 122,550 | 6.26% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 122,544 | 6.26% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 92,520 | 4.73% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 90,050 | 4.60% |
5. | Registered Nurses | 81,088 | 4.15% |
6. | Business Operations Specialists | 64,868 | 3.32% |
7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 61,892 | 3.16% |
8. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 61,292 | 3.13% |
9. | Computer Specialists | 52,206 | 2.67% |
10. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 51,668 | 2.64% |
11. | Cashiers | 47,664 | 2.44% |
12. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 43,996 | 2.25% |
13. | Customer Service Representatives | 43,712 | 2.23% |
14. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 42,448 | 2.17% |
15. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 41,642 | 2.13% |
16. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 40,534 | 2.07% |
17. | Accountants and Auditors | 40,334 | 2.06% |
18. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 39,302 | 2.01% |
19. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 38,220 | 1.95% |
20. | Child Care Workers | 36,232 | 1.85% |
Boston Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 3,535,172 | 55.76% |
15-35 hours | 855,957 | 13.50% |
1-14 hours | 217,868 | 3.44% |
No regular hours | 1,730,837 | 27.30% |
Boston Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 80,066 | 2.08% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 80,527 | 2.09% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 135,193 | 3.51% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 302,211 | 7.84% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 379,525 | 9.84% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 585,400 | 15.18% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 598,573 | 15.53% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 574,543 | 14.90% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 286,264 | 7.43% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 249,572 | 6.47% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 93,684 | 2.43% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 41,580 | 1.08% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 245,125 | 6.36% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 202,862 | 5.26% |
Boston Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 88,823 | 2.30% |
5-9 | 337,752 | 8.76% |
10-14 | 480,644 | 12.47% |
15-19 | 499,610 | 12.96% |
20-24 | 510,815 | 13.25% |
25-29 | 219,191 | 5.69% |
30-34 | 587,769 | 15.25% |
35-39 | 138,276 | 3.59% |
40-44 | 190,685 | 4.95% |
45-59 | 411,582 | 10.68% |
60-89 | 294,920 | 7.65% |
At least 90 | 95,058 | 2.47% |
Boston Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 106,708 | 2.77% | 2,030,127 | 52.66% |
30-44 | 160,982 | 4.18% | 755,748 | 19.60% |
45-59 | 102,218 | 2.65% | 309,364 | 8.02% |
At least 60 | 126,546 | 3.28% | 263,432 | 6.83% |
Boston Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 19,436 | 0.49% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 343,679 | 8.63% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 2,781,302 | 69.81% |
Motorcycle | 1,922 | 0.05% |
Other | 20,798 | 0.52% |
Public transportation | 496,454 | 12.46% |
Walked | 191,534 | 4.81% |
Worked at home | 128,819 | 3.23% |
Boston Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 3,066,082 (7,731,882 people)
Families (2000): 1,961,448 (6,174,654 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 834,155
People at same address in 1995: 4,342,199
Boston Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 254,076 | 8.29% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 153,250 | 5.00% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 136,391 | 4.45% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 141,052 | 4.60% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 144,442 | 4.71% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 147,186 | 4.80% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 144,952 | 4.73% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 143,207 | 4.67% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 134,905 | 4.40% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 260,798 | 8.50% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 342,553 | 11.17% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 415,363 | 13.54% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 251,314 | 8.20% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 134,585 | 4.39% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 125,990 | 4.11% |
$200,000 or more | 136,519 | 4.45% |
Boston Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 432,293 | 28.21% |
Family, 2 people | 378,468 | 24.70% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 97,218 | 6.34% |
Family, 3 people | 231,712 | 15.12% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 18,933 | 1.24% |
Family, 4 people | 215,155 | 14.04% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 7,242 | 0.47% |
Family, 5 people | 97,969 | 6.39% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 2,128 | 0.14% |
Family, 6 people | 33,023 | 2.15% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 644 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 17,281 | 1.13% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 483 | 0.03% |
Boston Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 2,502,386 | 29.62% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,336,276 | 15.82% |
Public Assistance | 75,662 | 0.90% |
Retirement | 477,392 | 5.65% |
Self Employment | 366,147 | 4.33% |
Social Security | 750,620 | 8.89% |
Supplemental Security | 140,534 | 1.66% |
Wage / Salary | 2,428,791 | 28.75% |
Other | 369,560 | 4.37% |
Boston Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 791,849 | 52.34% |
With children under 18 | 721,082 | 47.66% |
Boston Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 191,171 | 6.26% |
Married | 1,693,461 | 55.49% |
Never Married | 1,087,874 | 35.64% |
Widowed | 79,529 | 2.61% |
Boston Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 302,233 | 8.93% |
Married | 1,708,470 | 50.49% |
Never Married | 1,025,430 | 30.30% |
Widowed | 347,845 | 10.28% |
Boston Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Boston Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 291,051 | 4.73% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 565,592 | 9.20% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,571,525 | 25.55% |
Some college, no degree | 1,156,974 | 18.81% |
Associate degree | 393,732 | 6.40% |
Bachelors degree | 1,303,054 | 21.19% |
Graduate or professional degree | 868,762 | 14.12% |
Boston Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 66,109 | 1.65% | 92,156 | 2.30% | 158,265 | 3.95% |
Kindergarten | 88,889 | 2.22% | 18,777 | 0.47% | 107,666 | 2.69% |
Grades 1-4 | 387,286 | 9.68% | 51,207 | 1.28% | 438,493 | 10.96% |
Grades 5-8 | 378,667 | 9.46% | 49,668 | 1.24% | 428,335 | 10.70% |
Grades 9-12 | 361,109 | 9.02% | 57,691 | 1.44% | 418,800 | 10.47% |
Undergrad college | 205,571 | 5.14% | 253,520 | 6.34% | 459,091 | 11.47% |
Graduate or professional school | 43,818 | 1.09% | 135,093 | 3.38% | 178,911 | 4.47% |
Total | 1,531,449 | 38.27% | 658,112 | 16.45% | 2,189,561 | 54.72% |
Boston Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 215,670
Boston Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2001 | 10,467 | 10,940 |
2002 | 9,808 | 9,011 |
2003 | 11,112 | 11,805 |
2004 | 11,193 | 10,769 |
Boston Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Boston Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 7,068,173 | 91.20% |
Below Poverty Level | 681,617 | 8.80% |
Boston Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 15,445
Boston Metro Area Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 3.092 | 0.202 | 0.017 | 1.049 | 4.360 | 0.000 | 3.754 | 15.981 | 4.001 | 23.736 |
2000 | 0.000 | 0.215 | 0.021 | 1.053 | 1.289 | 0.000 | 4.003 | 16.095 | 4.215 | 24.313 |
2001 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2002 | 2.928 | 0.227 | 0.026 | 1.247 | 4.428 | 0.000 | 3.858 | 16.164 | 3.909 | 23.931 |
2003 | 0.051 | 0.029 | 0.001 | 0.020 | 0.100 | 0.000 | 0.186 | 1.091 | 0.097 | 1.375 |
2004 | 0.060 | 0.029 | 0.000 | 0.016 | 0.105 | 0.000 | 0.195 | 1.057 | 0.094 | 1.345 |
2005 | 0.051 | 0.027 | 0.001 | 0.015 | 0.094 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.989 | 0.071 | 1.260 |
Boston Metro Area Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 96,297 |
2000 | 0 |
2001 | 0 |
2002 | 97,790 |
Boston Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Boston Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 521,368 | 13.03% |
10-19 Years | 514,570 | 12.86% |
20-29 Years | 560,588 | 14.01% |
30-39 Years | 676,134 | 16.90% |
40-49 Years | 618,278 | 15.45% |
50-59 Years | 450,284 | 11.25% |
60-69 Years | 280,023 | 7.00% |
70-79 Years | 234,629 | 5.86% |
80-89 Years | 120,622 | 3.01% |
90+ Years | 25,256 | 0.63% |
Boston Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 1,929,080 | 48.21% |
Female | 2,072,672 | 51.79% |
Boston Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 3,171,489 | 79.25% |
Hispanic/Latino | 277,136 | 6.93% |
African-American | 245,369 | 6.13% |
Asian | 196,024 | 4.90% |
Multiracial | 75,031 | 1.87% |
Other Race | 29,657 | 0.74% |
Amerindian | 5,971 | 0.15% |
Pacific Islander | 1,075 | 0.03% |
Boston Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Irish | 1,940,030 | 24.93% |
2. | Italian | 1,201,406 | 15.44% |
3. | English | 872,768 | 11.21% |
4. | German | 459,972 | 5.91% |
5. | French Non-Basque | 418,417 | 5.38% |
6. | United States Or American | 309,318 | 3.97% |
7. | French Canadian | 295,055 | 3.79% |
8. | Polish | 281,126 | 3.61% |
9. | Scottish | 206,653 | 2.66% |
10. | Portuguese | 180,529 | 2.32% |
Boston Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 5,972,306 | 79.65% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 492,066 | 6.56% |
3. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 147,914 | 1.97% |
4. | Chinese | 128,531 | 1.71% |
5. | French | 99,018 | 1.32% |
6. | Italian | 97,487 | 1.30% |
7. | French Creole | 82,926 | 1.11% |
8. | Russian | 51,134 | 0.68% |
9. | Greek | 46,479 | 0.62% |
10. | Vietnamese | 45,126 | 0.60% |
Boston Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 6,829,153 | 85.31% |
Naturalized immigrant | 490,093 | 6.12% |
Not a citizen | 685,727 | 8.57% |
Boston Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Boston Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Essex County | Norfolk County | Suffolk County |
Middlesex County | Plymouth County |
Boston Metro Area Cities Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population