In 1950, whites represented 94.7% of Boston's population. From the 1950s to the end of the 20th century, the proportion of non-Hispanic whites in the city declined; in 2000, non-Hispanic whites made up 49.5% of the city's population, making the city majority-minority for the first time. However, in recent years the city has experienced significant gentrification, in which affluent whites have moved into formerly non-white areas. In 2006, the US Census Bureau estimated that non-Hispanic whites again formed a slight majority. But as of 2010, in part due to the housing crash, as well as increased efforts to make more affordable housing more available, the minority population has rebounded. This may also have to do with an increased Latino population and more clarity surrounding US Census statistics, which indicate a Non-Hispanic White population of 47 percent (some reports give slightly lower figures). COUNT 5
QSN1 What percent of Boston's population was white in 1950? ANS1 94.7% QSN2 In 2000, what percen tof the population were non hispanic and white? ANS2 49.5% QSN3 What year did minorities become the majority of the population for the first time? ANS3 2000 QSN4 In recent years, the whote population has begun to move where? ANS4 formerly non-white areas QSN5 What year did non hispanic whites once again become the majority of the population? ANS5 2006