Just yesterday, 2021 data for Metro Atlanta Speaks (MAS), the largest survey of its kind in the Atlanta region, were released at ARC’s State of the Region Breakfast. Started in 2013, MAS offers a time series snapshot of residents’ views on a range of critical issues including the biggest problem in the region, economic stability, and policy preferences. The 2021 survey offered some fresh insights into residents’ views on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, race relations, and public safety. This year’s survey covers our 11-county region and is statistically significant down to the county level, as well as for the City of Atlanta. The statistical significance is important – it
For high-level overviews and summaries, visit ARC’s Metro Atlanta Speaks webpage, which includes a full written report in PDF format, a list of questions, and two slide decks laying out the results.
The reports and decks are great overviews, but what about doing your own data exploring? Check out our dashboard, where you will find results dating back to 2016. The dashboard goes beyond the top-line results for the region to also show responses by counties and demographic characteristics such as race and income. For example, you could take a look at how those 65 and older feel about the importance of racial equity compared to the younger population, or find out what share of Hispanic/Latinx respondents support a minimum wage and contrast that to how White respondents feel.
