The document summarizes statistics about the Irish population in Boston from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources. Some key points: - Irish make up 11% of Boston's population and contribute significantly to the economy through jobs, businesses, income taxes and more. - The Irish population in Boston has decreased by 9% since 2000 and more than half of the foreign-born Irish population is male. - Over half of Irish adults in Boston work full-time, and 16% work in business and financial occupations. Educational attainment varies between native-born and foreign-born Irish residents. - Homeownership rates are higher for Irish than other groups in Boston.

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for All
Irish

2. Mayor Martin J. Walsh
 Irish, people born in Ireland or identify as having Irish ancestry, make up
11% of Boston’s population (69,978 people).
 Irish living in Boston hold 41,589 jobs and own approximately 2,488
businesses.
 Irish in Boston earned $3.95 billion in income in 2017.
 Irish’s consumer demand supported an additional 12,942 jobs and
contributed $1,981.7 million to Boston’s gross city product in 2017.
 Irish contributed $201.5 million in state income taxes and $65.2 million in
state sales taxes in 2017.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI), PI+ Massachusetts Regions, BPDA Research Division
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Irish contribution to the economy as workers and entrepreneurs
is significant.

3. Mayor Martin J. Walsh
Irish in Massachusetts live primarily in Boston, Quincy, and
Lowell.
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Irish in Boston
Irish in Boston live
predominantly in South
Boston and the South End.
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5. Mayor Martin J. Walsh
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census, 2006-2010 & 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
The Irish community in Boston has decreased by 9% since 2000.
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“Native-born” Irish were typically born in the United States and have United States citizenship from birth.
“Foreign-born” Irish were typically born in Ireland, but may be naturalized United States citizens.
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2000 2010 2017
Irish in Boston by Nativity
Native-Born Irish Foreign-Born Irish

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More than half of the foreign-born Irish population is male.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
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48%
52%54%
46%
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10%
20%
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Male Female
Irish by Gender and Nativity
Native-Born Irish Foreign-Born Irish All Boston Residents

7. Mayor Martin J. Walsh
63% of the foreign-born population is older than 45, while only
37% of the native-born population is older than 45.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
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10%
15%
27%
11%
24%
13%
16%
20%
35%
28%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
< 18 18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 64 65 +
Age Distribution of Irish
Native-Born Irish Foreign-Born Irish All Boston Residents All Foreign-Born Boston Residents

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More than half of the Irish adult population works full-time.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
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61%
17%
22%
54%
20%
26%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Full-Time Part-Time Unemployed or Not in Labor Force
Employment Type (18-64 Years)
Native-Born Irish Foreign-Born Irish All Boston Residents All Foreign-Born Boston Residents

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16% of Irish workers work in business and financial occupations.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
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3%
7%
9%
11%
11%
12%
12%
13%
15%
15%
15%
15%
16%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Building & Grounds, Cleaning & Maintenance
Production & Transportation & Material Moving
Food Preparation & Serving
Healthcare Support, Personal Care & Service, & Protective Service
Computer Engineering & Science
Office & Administrative Support
Sales Related
Legal, Community & Social Service, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
Education, Training, & Library
Management
Natural Resources, Construction, & Maintenance
Business & Financial
Irish Share of Occupations

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
Native-born workers generally earn more than foreign-born
workers.
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5%
21%
30%
16%
27%
13%
28%
12%
14%
33%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
< $25,000 $25,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 > $125,000
Earnings of Full-Time, Full-Year Workers
Native-Born Irish Foreign-Born Irish All Boston Residents All Foreign-Born Boston Residents

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
Improving Irish’s educational attainment will allow for greater
contribution to Boston’s economy.
12% of foreign-born adults have less than a high school education.
62% of native-born adults have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree.
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4%
18%
11%
5%
62%
12%
39%
14%
3%
33%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Less than High School High School or Equivalence Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Educational Attainment of Irish by Nativity (Age 25+)
Native-Born Irish Foreign-Born Irish All Boston Residents All Foreign-Born Boston Residents

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
Irish employees earn more than their counterparts, who are
business owners.
4% of employed Irish residents in Boston are business owners, compared to 6% of employed Boston residents.
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$60,671
$41,808$41,808
$36,024
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$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
Employee Business Owner
Median Earnings by Type of Employment
Irish Workers All Boston Workers

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
23% of self-employed Irish workers in Massachusetts work in
construction.
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23%
8%
7%
6%
5% 5% 5%
4%
3%
Construction Legal Services Management,
Scientific, and
Technical
Consulting
Services
Chiropractors &
Offices of Other
Health Care
Practitioners
Educational
Services
Beauty Shops &
Nail Salons
Private
Households
(Nannies,
Housekeepers,
Gardeners)
Computer
Systems Design
and Related
Services
Real Estate
Self-Employed Irish in Boston by Top Industries

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Over half of Irish householders own their homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 ACS Community Survey, PUMS, BPDA Research Division.
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47%
57%
20%
61%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Native-Born Irish Foreign-Born Irish Irish, Ages 18-34 Irish, Age 35+
Homeownership Rate
All Foreign-Born Householders All Boston Householders

15. Mayor Martin J. Walsh
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