Categories in Back Bay, Boston
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Back Bay, Boston
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers legal | 79 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 48 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 23 | 32 years |
| Financial services | 21 | 27 years |
| Health and medical | 14 | — |
| Finance other | 9 | 20 years |
| Electronics stores | 8 | 19 years |
| Accountants | 7 | — |
| Loan companies | 5 | — |
| All membership organizations | 5 | — |
Back Bay, Boston Facts
| Area | 0.7 mi² |
| Population | 15,166 |
| Male Population | 7,366 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 7,800 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +12.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.2% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 34.9, Female: 33.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Back Bay East, Back Bay West, Back Bay |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.35010, -71.08700 |
| Zip Codes | 02116, 02117, 02199 |
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Back Bay, Boston Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,478 | 16,928 | 18,324 | 19,270 | 15,166 | 15,198 | 15,790 |
| Population Density | 20,686.1 / mi² | 25,981.2 / mi² | 28,123.8 / mi² | 29,575.8 / mi² | 23,276.9 / mi² | 23,326 / mi² | 24,234.6 / mi² |
Back Bay, Boston Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay, Boston | +12.5% | -10.4% | -17.2% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Back Bay, Boston Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay, Boston | 34.2 yrs | 33.6 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Back Bay, Boston Population Density
Population Density: 23,277 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay, Boston | 15,166 | 0.652 sq mi | 23,277 / 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 |
Back Bay, Boston Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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.
Neighborhoods in Back Bay, Boston
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Back Bay, Boston
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Back Bay, Boston
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Back Bay, Boston CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay, Boston | 197,538 tn | 13.03 tn | 303,182.2 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) | 197,538 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 303,182.2 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 | 95 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 72.6 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 54.9 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 55.1 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 74.4 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 93.2 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 83.2 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 37.7 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 54.2 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Back Bay, Boston
Back Bay is an officially recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is most famous for its rows of Victorian brownstone homes — considered one of the best preserved examples of 19th-century urban design in the United States — as well as nu..
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