Changing Demographics: Race and Ethnicity, 1990 to 2020
An animated map showing how our diverse population has grown and moved over time.
Atlanta’s population growth, 1990-2020
An animation showing population growth at the Census tract level over the past 30 years illustrates where and how we've grown since 1990.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: Country of Origin
Our 2021 celebration of Hispanic culture in the 11-county metro continues with a look at the country of origin for our Hispanic residents.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Regional Population Trends
This month (September 15-October 15) is Hispanic Heritage Month. We have a commemorative compendium of the latest data on this core growth component of our region's population. Installment 1 of 3 is current population trends!
Sizing Up Trends in Household (Size): 1990-2020 Censuses
Population growth is declining recently, but what's happening to household size? Well, a little bit of everything, depending on where you look
Examining change in the 11-county area, 2010-2020
Insights on demographic changes at the tract and city level, along with an interactive map allowing you to explore more.
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.
The Changing Population (Growth) Picture Part II: Pause or Permanent?
We close our population decline series with a review of factors and an overview of recent Census Bureau estimates, along with the first-issued results of the 2020 Census, which appear to indicate that we are headed for at least a few years of slowing growth.
More Mortality? (Population Decline, Continued)
This next segment of our population decline series takes a look at death rates (total and age-adjusted) from 2000-2019, then reviews early indications for 2020 change.
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.