Categories in Jamaica Plain
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jamaica Plain
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 823 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 265 | 24 years |
| Social work | 192 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 136 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 134 | 25 years |
| Lawyers legal | 96 | 23 years |
| Dentists | 94 | 23 years |
| Nurses | 91 | — |
| Corporate management | 85 | 22 years |
| Locksmiths | 79 | 24 years |
| Religion | 68 | 47 years |
| Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 60 | 21 years |
| Hairdressers | 59 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 57 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 56 | 25 years |
Jamaica Plain Facts
| Area | 4.0 mi² |
| Population | 42,567 |
| Male Population | 19,542 (45.9%) |
| Female Population | 23,025 (54.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +60.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.4% |
| Median Age | 35.2 years (Male: 34.6, Female: 35.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $164,093 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 617, 857 |
| Neighborhoods | Jamaica Plain, Hyde Square, Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Jamaica Hills - Pond, Egleston Square |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.30982, -71.12033 |
| Zip Codes | 02130 |
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Jamaica Plain Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,460 | 33,212 | 35,939 | 37,756 | 42,567 | 42,816 | 44,209 |
| Population Density | 6,645.4 / mi² | 8,341.2 / mi² | 9,026.1 / mi² | 9,482.4 / mi² | 10,690.7 / mi² | 10,753.3 / mi² | 11,103.1 / mi² |
Jamaica Plain Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Plain | +60.9% | +28.2% | +18.4% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Jamaica Plain Median Age
Median Age: 35.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Plain | 35.2 yrs | 35.8 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Jamaica Plain Population Density
Population Density: 10,691 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Plain | 42,567 | 3.982 sq mi | 10,691 / 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 |
Jamaica Plain 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jamaica Plain
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jamaica Plain
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jamaica Plain Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $89,420 | $89,736 | $107,721 | $116,888 | $139,553 | $140,883 | $147,153 | $164,093 |
| Total GDP | $21.5B | $23.5B | $30.6B | $33.9B | $41.3B | $42.5B | $45.1B | $50.4B |
Jamaica Plain CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Plain | 639,028 tn | 15.01 tn | 160,492.3 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) | 639,028 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 160,492.3 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 | 89.9 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 76.8 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 59.8 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 60 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 69.6 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 95.4 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 79.4 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 37.4 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 50.4 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood of 4.4 square miles (11 km2) in Boston, Massachusetts, US. Founded by Boston Puritans seeking farm land to the south, it was originally part of the town of Roxbury. The community seceded from Roxbury as a part of the n..
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