Fast-Growing Neighborhoods Over the Past 30 Years
Taking a closer look at thirty years of neighborhood population growth, decade by decade!
Mapping Life Expectancy
What to expect when looking at life expectancy? First, you'll see wide variation by area, sometimes eve when those areas are not that far apart. Next, anticipate tight correlations (in opposite directions) with lack of health insurance and high poverty rates.
Tale of the Tape: Atlanta vs. LA
With the Braves heading to L.A., now is a good time to take a look at how the two cities compare in non-sports stats.
The Increasingly Elusive Dream of Home Ownership in Metro Atlanta
An analysis of data showing that homeownership is increasingly less likely for moderate- and low-income residents.
Initial insights from the 2020 Census: Superdistrict population and demographic change
The U.S. Census just released its 2020 results. Here's a look at some initial insights of our population and demographic change. Spoiler alert: We are continuing the trend toward more diversity.
Busting the Baby Boom?
Taking a look at which age groups of women have seen the greatest fall in birth rates since 2000 and which ones have seen the greatest increase.
Are Home Prices Rising During An Economic Downturn?
To answer the title, yes. This post explores Atlanta's position in this paradoxical trend.
Pandemic Job Loss Is Still Occurring
How is the current surge impacting job loss? This series of charts examines the current state of initial unemployment insurance claims.
Monday Mapday: PPP Loans in the Metro
Looking at the spatial distribution of Paycheck Protection Program loans below and above $150,000.
Friday Factday: Trends in Low-Paying Jobs in Metro Atlanta
An examination of wage trends in low-wage jobs in Metro Atlanta, with comparisons to peer metros and cost of living.