22%

3%

6%1%

11%

5% 1%0%

0%

8%

1% 3%

14%

1%

Race and Ethnicity in Boston(1980 to 2000)

1980 1990 2000**

*Does not include Hispanic/Latino**The 2000 Census was the first to compile data on individuals who identified themselves as “multiracial”Source: Liming L., Perkins, G., Goetze, R., Vrabel, J., Lewis G., & Consalvo, R., (2001) Boston’s Population – 2000, Changes in

Population, Race, Ethnicity in Boston and Boston’s Neighborhoods – 1980 to 2000. Boston: Boston Redevelopment Authority.

68%

22%

59%24%

White*Black/African American*Hispanic/LatinoAsianNative American*Other*Multi-racial*

49%

24%

14%

Percentage Change ofForeign-Born Population

32%33%

25%

30%

35%

Source: U.S. Census 2000, BRA Research Division Analysis

4%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

1970 - 1980 1980 - 1990 1990 - 2000

Years

Year 2000Year 2000

Year 2006

Per Person Impact on theEconomy

$23,321 in income spent in Massachusetts

$1,292 in total state income taxes paid

$4,614 in total federal income taxes paid

$365 in total state sales taxes paid

Every 5 immigrants supports one job in thestate

Contribute $20,892 to GRP