North Boston, MA
This area covers approximately 6 x 8 miles north of downtown Boston. It includes the cities of Saugus, Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, and Melrose.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 230,000 people. Minor population growth is expected in this area. In 2000 the area was 12% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 6% Asian. In 1990, 31% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, manufacturing, and finance.
In 1990 the median home price was about $155,000. There were about 41,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $611. The average home was built in 1947. There was an average of 2.5 people per household.
In 1990, 17% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there appear to be a half dozen Southern Baptist churches and 2 BBF churches in the area.
For further information:
Right now it difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, check the Massachusetts state data center website.
Map of Area | Map of North Boston
| Total 2000 Population | 229,527 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 28,282 | 12.30% | Median housing value | $155,277 |
| Black | 11,249 | 4.90% | Housing units | 41,241 |
| Asian | 13,762 | 6.00% | Average home built in | 1947 |
| Speak English only | 83% | Average monthly rent | $611 | |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 229,733 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 | 213,395 | -7.10% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 17.09% |
| 1990 | 214,417 | 0.50% | ||
| 2000 | 229,527 | 7.00% | 1990 Census Age | |
| Population 25 and under | 31.15% | |||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Retail trades | 16.21% | |||
| Manufacturing | 13.89% | |||
| Finance | 11.18% | |||
| Median household income | $33,585 |
Zip codes: 01906, 02148, 02149, 02150, 02151, 02176