Categories in Roxbury, Boston
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Roxbury, Boston
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 280 | 24 years |
| Dentists | 135 | — |
| Real estate | 121 | 25 years |
| Social work | 87 | 33 years |
| Restaurants | 85 | 26 years |
| Education other | 71 | — |
| Locksmiths | 64 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 61 | 29 years |
| Religion | 54 | 41 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 53 | 31 years |
| Lawyers legal | 49 | 29 years |
| Other membership organizations | 46 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 46 | 22 years |
| Hairdressers | 44 | 28 years |
| Education | 43 | 38 years |
| Corporate management | 43 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 41 | 30 years |
| Shopping other | 37 | 27 years |
| Public administration | 35 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 35 | 22 years |
| Finance other | 32 | 56 years |
Roxbury, Boston Facts
| Area | 3.3 mi² |
| Population | 58,106 |
| Male Population | 27,180 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 30,926 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +64.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.2% |
| Median Age | 28.3 years (Male: 26.8, Female: 29.5) |
| Area Codes | 508, 617, 978 |
| Neighborhoods | Roxbury, Lower Roxbury, Egleston Square, Highland Park, Sav-Mor |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.32510, -71.09533 |
| Zip Codes | 02119, 02120, 02121 |
Map of Roxbury, Boston
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Roxbury, Boston Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,238 | 44,270 | 47,939 | 50,465 | 58,106 | 58,528 | 60,513 |
| Population Density | 10,581.6 / mi² | 13,293.8 / mi² | 14,395.5 / mi² | 15,154.1 / mi² | 17,448.6 / mi² | 17,575.3 / mi² | 18,171.4 / mi² |
Roxbury, Boston Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury, Boston | +64.9% | +31.3% | +21.2% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Roxbury, Boston Median Age
Median Age: 28.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury, Boston | 28.3 yrs | 29.5 yrs | 26.8 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Roxbury, Boston Population Density
Population Density: 17,449 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury, Boston | 58,106 | 3.33 sq mi | 17,449 / 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 |
Roxbury, Boston Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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.
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Roxbury, Boston
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Roxbury, Boston
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Roxbury, Boston CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury, Boston | 724,809 tn | 12.47 tn | 217,651.8 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) | 724,809 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 217,651.8 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 | 92.6 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 75.3 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 57.8 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 58 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 71.6 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 80.6 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 38.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 51.6 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Roxbury, Boston
Roxbury is a dissolved municipality and a currently officially recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Roxbury is one of 21 official neighborhoods of Boston, used by the city for neighborhood services coordination. The city asserts tha..
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