Boston's population of young people is shrinking
From 2005 to 2024, the number of 5–17 year olds in Boston declined about 12 percent, while the overall population climbed about 28 percent.
Two side-by-side line graphs showing changes in Boston's population from 2005 through 2024. On the left, a blue line shows the drop in the population of 5–17 year olds, while on the right, a yellow line shows the growth of the overall population.
