What Is a Back Bay

a small bay or inlet of a lake.

What is considered Back Bay?

Back Bay is an officially recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, built on reclaimed land in the Charles River basin. Construction began in 1859, as the demand for luxury housing exceeded the availability in the city at the time, and the area was fully built by around 1900.

What kind of people live in Back Bay?

The population of Back Bay is 21,884. The racial demographics of Back Bay are 73.6% white, 8.3% Hispanic, 6.2% Black or African American, 10% Asian, and 1.9% Mixed or other races.

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