The Great Boston Census Caper: How Many Beantowners Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?
Ah, Boston. City of Champions, land of chowdah and baked beans, and a place where history practically oozes from the brick sidewalks. But have you ever wondered, as you navigate the bustling streets or cheer on the Sox (even if you can't understand half of what Jerry Remy is saying), just how many folks call this quirky metropolis home?
The Official Headcount: Numbers Don't Lie (Usually)
According to the 2020 census, the good ol' City of Boston itself boasts a population of around 675,647. That's a hefty chunk of change, folks! But wait, there's more to the story than meets the eye (or, should we say, the Dunkin' Donuts cup).
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Thinking Bigger: The Greater Boston Sprawrawl
Boston, like many a major city, has a bit of an entourage. The Greater Boston Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all the cool suburbs and neighboring towns (think Quincy and Cambridge), bumps the population way up to nearly 5 million. That's a whole lotta people ready to argue about the best way to get to Logan Airport (hint: it usually involves some soul-crushing traffic).
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So, How Many People Live in Boston? It Depends on Who You Ask
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Here's the thing: defining "Boston" can be a bit like wrangling a runaway lobster roll. Do you mean just the city limits? Because that's a specific number. Or are you curious about the whole Greater Boston vibe? Because that's a whole different ball game (pun intended, Red Sox fans).
Tip: Rest your eyes, then continue.
Fun Fact: If Every Bostonian Drank a Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Every Day...
We did some back-of-the-napkin math (fueled by, you guessed it, Dunkin' Donuts) and figured that if every Bostonian guzzled a cup of joe every day, the city would need enough coffee beans to fuel a rocket to the moon (and maybe back).
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How To: Boston Living FAQs
- How to avoid getting into a heated debate about the best pizza place? Answer: It's impossible. Just choose your side wisely (and prepare to defend it with the passion of a Puritan preacher).
- How to navigate the T without getting shoved onto the tracks? Answer: Develop an uncanny ability to dodge backpacks and maintain a firm grip on your belongings. Bonus points for mastering "The Boston Shuffle."
- How to speak fluent Bostonese? Answer: Start by replacing "r" sounds with a faint "ah" sound. Example: " pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd."
- How to survive a Boston winter? Answer: Invest in a good coat, a pair of sturdy boots, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor (because sometimes, you just gotta laugh to keep from crying).
- How to know if you're a true Bostonian? Answer: If you can handle a wicked fahkin' snowstorm, understand the plot of Good Will Hunting, and still crave a Dunkin' Donuts after all these years, then congratulations, you might just be a Beantowner through and through.
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