Data Diversions
Data, articles and information that have us putting our to-do lists on hold (formerly Web Wednesday).
CareerRise Economic Mobility Dashboard: Clusters of Opportunity
Explore our new occupation demand and supply data dashboard, which focuses on the economic health and workforce characteristics of the ARC WorkSource Plan's five target occupation clusters.
Higher Education Degrees Among Men and Women in the Metro, 1970 to Today
One area where Atlanta does see gender parity? Rates of higher educational attainment. In fact, women have outpaced men in attaining bachelor's and graduate degrees since 1970.
Labor Force Participation by Gender and Age
A look at non-pandemic differences in men's and women's labor force participation by age grouping, with a look at long-term career and earnings implications.
More on Atlanta Home Price Trends: The Case-Shiller Index
Looking at how our Case-Shiller Hone Price Index value has changed since our pre-2008 recession peak (hint: it's higher), and how that change compares to other metros around the country.
Are Home Prices Rising During An Economic Downturn?
To answer the title, yes. This post explores Atlanta's position in this paradoxical trend.
Emma Willard: America’s first female cartographer
This International Women’s Day, we're honoring Emma Willard (February 23, 1787–April 15, 1870). First and foremost, Willard was an educator. Brilliant and curious from a young age, she was a self-taught polymath with a “vision [...]