In 2010, Boston was estimated to have 617,594 residents (a density of 12,200 persons/sq mile, or 4,700/km2) living in 272,481 housing units— a 5% population increase over 2000. The city is the third most densely populated large U.S. city of over half a million residents. Some 1.2 million persons may be within Boston's boundaries during work hours, and as many as 2 million during special events. This fluctuation of people is caused by hundreds of thousands of suburban residents who travel to the city for work, education, health care, and special events. COUNT 5
QSN1 About what was the population of Boston in 2010? ANS1 617,594 QSN2 How many housing units were there in Boston in 2010? ANS2 272,481 QSN3 How many people are in Boston during work hours? ANS3 1.2 million QSN4 What can the population of Boston rech during special events? ANS4 2 million QSN5 What is the density of Boston's population? ANS5 12,200 persons/sq mile