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 4,332,600 people in 2015, up from 4,272,300 in 2014. From April 1, 2014 to April 1, 2015, the region added 60,300 new residents.
- From 2014 to 2015, Gwinnett added 15,700 new residents, the largest single-year growth in the region. Next were Fulton with 12,300 new residents, Cobb with 10,500 new residents, and Cherokee with 5,800.
- Overall, the more rural counties of Cherokee, Douglas, and Henry experienced their population booms last decade, whereas the urban counties grew most during the 1990s.
- In 2014, there were almost 20,000 new residential building permits in the 10-county region, which was 1,600 higher than the number permitted in 2013. Still, the building permit activity for the 10-county region is still muted when compared to pre-recession population growth levels.
To get the full report, check out the slide deck here:
2015 10-County Atlanta Region Population Estimates
