Core Strength: The City of Atlanta as a Growth Engine
Think Atlanta's growth is confined to the suburbs? The latest Census estimates tell a very different (and far more interesting) story.
Atlanta’s Growth Hotspots: The Cities Surging Ahead
Population growth has slowed across the country, but not every city in the Atlanta region is following that script. See which places are booming, which are shrinking, and what the new map of metro growth really looks like.
Core vs. Periphery: The Diverging Growth Patterns of Metro Atlanta
The forces reshaping metro Atlanta are hiding in the data. Explore the county level trends in domestic and international migration.
From Core to Periphery: Tracking Atlanta’s 2025 Population Shifts
From outer ring counties to long-dominant core players, the Census Bureau's 2025 population estimates reveal regional development patterns worth a closer look.
Component Parts: The Forces Reshaping America’s Top Metros
What's driving population change in major metros across the country? How does Atlanta stack up? A breakdown of the key components shows surprising winners, losers, and trends worth watching.
The Metro Shuffle: Winners and Losers in 2025 Population Growth
Which metros are winning the growth race, and which are quietly slipping? The latest Census estimates tell an interesting story.
Go For (Population) Gold!
We pitted metro Atlanta against seven peer metros in an animated population race spanning 1980 to 2024. Grab your popcorn and see who takes home the gold!
Metro Atlanta’s Wish List: Resident Priorities Going into 2026
What solutions do Metro Atlantans prefer for some of our region’s most pressing challenges?
Regional Snapshot: Population Estimates for 2025: Gradual Growth
The 2025 edition of ARC's annual population estimates: steadily slow but stable
The Age Equation: A Deeper Dive into County Demographics
Continuing the examination of the demographic shift in the ratio of children per senior, this time drilling down to counties.