Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Downtown Crossing
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers legal | 77 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 22 | 23 years |
| Financial services | 13 | 21 years |
Downtown Crossing Facts
| Area | 0.1 mi² |
| Population | 7,608 |
| Male Population | 3,783 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 3,825 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +425.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +285.2% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 28, Female: 25.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.35454, -71.05783 |
| Zip Codes | 02228 |
Map of Downtown Crossing
Interactive Map
Downtown Crossing Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,447 | 1,823 | 1,975 | 2,077 | 7,608 | 7,640 | 7,846 |
| Population Density | 14,990.9 / mi² | 18,886.2 / mi² | 20,460.9 / mi² | 21,517.6 / mi² | 78,818.6 / mi² | 79,150.1 / mi² | 81,284.2 / mi² |
Downtown Crossing Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 285.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Crossing | +425.8% | +317.3% | +285.2% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Downtown Crossing Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Crossing | 26.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 28 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Downtown Crossing Population Density
Population Density: 78,819 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Crossing | 7,608 | 2,690,975 sq ft | 78,819 / 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 |
Downtown Crossing Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Downtown Crossing CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Crossing | 127,552 tn | 16.77 tn | 1,321,430.8 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) | 127,552 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,321,430.8 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 | 97 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 72.4 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 54.2 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 54.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 75.4 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 95.6 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 83.3 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 39.7 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 54.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/77 | 5:44 PM | 3.1 | 64.4 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Downtown Crossing
Crossing is a shopping district that is a small part of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, located due east of Boston Common and west of the Financial District. It features large department stores as well as restaurants, souvenir sellers, general reta..
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