Amid the rise of income inequality in both the nation and here in metro Atlanta, many researchers are pointing to the slow growth of middle-wage jobs as one of the culprits behind this phenomenon. And, indeed, in looking at occupational data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there has been hardly any job growth in [...]
This map highlights an uneven distribution of small business loans, concentrated in the northern region of metro Atlanta. The locations in blue received the greatest number of small business loans in 2014. Investment is distributed in the same areas where major employment centers are located. To make your own maps of small business lending in [...]
The areas shown in blue had the greatest increase in individuals receiving food stamps per square mile from 2010-2014 in metro Atlanta. While poverty is still concentrated in the urban core, suburban areas unaccustomed to poverty have seen some of the highest spikes in food stamp usage, particularly in the Marietta and Norcross areas. [...]
These two maps show another challenge that low-income workers typically have - access to jobs. The first map shows the greatest concentrations of low-income jobs - those paying less than $15,000 annually. These jobs are scattered throughout the region. The second map shows where workers who make less than $15,000 annually live. These workers are [...]
In keeping with tradition - ARC has been estimating the population annually for the last 50 years, or so - August is when we discuss ARC’s Population Estimates for 2015. It has been another steady year of growth for the region. Continue reading to get the highlights… The 10-county Atlanta region is now home to [...]
Median Household Income by High School Attendance Zone, 2014 (Source: ESRI) It’s back-to-school time in the Atlanta region! And while this is hardly ground-breaking research, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone what one of the best indicators of educational success is - income! We actually tweeted [...]
Percent of Filers Receiving Earned Income Tax Credit, 2013 (By Zip Code) Source: IRS, through Brookings The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit program created in 1975 to shield lower-income workers from rising payroll taxes. (See Alan Berube, here) Taxpayers are eligible for EITC if they are working and have low-to-moderate income. [...]
Infographic: Employment Trends in Metro Atlanta View entire infographic Metro Atlanta has accelerated on the road to recovery from the Great Recession. After a couple of years of sluggish growth in the immediate aftermath of the national economic downturn, metro Atlanta has more recently become one of the national leaders in [...]
Old Economy Meets New Economy View entire infographic With the labor market returning to normal in metro Atlanta, (and even thriving - see the latest economic news here) it is a good time to see just what skills and occupations employers are hiring for. In this month’s Regional Snapshot, we explore some [...]
The Atlanta Regional Commission's, "The Quarter", looks at some of the leading indicators of overall economic health from a non-economist's view. It compares Atlanta to other metropolitan areas and looks at the counites within the region where the data allow. While this is not a comprehensive look at the local economy, it is a gauge [...]
