Data Diversions
Data, articles and information that have us putting our to-do lists on hold (formerly Web Wednesday).
The Power of Definitions: Understanding Atlanta’s Ever-Changing Boundaries
A brief exploration of different geographic definitions of "Atlanta".
Mapping Meaning: The Science Behind Statistical Areas
What are "statistical areas" (smaller than metros, that is) and why do we need them?
Temptation to Trouble: Data Analysis by ZIP Code
A brief investigation into why it's so tempting to analyze data by ZIP Code but why you should try to avoid it when possible.
If You Build It, They Will Come
We full? A look at where the Atlanta region has been adding new housing.
Growth in Focus: Unpacking Atlanta’s Population Shifts
An exploration of population change between 2023 and 2024, this time focused at the county-level.
Degrees of Difference: Education and the Earnings Gap in Atlanta
Marking Equal Pay Day by exploring educational attainment and the wage gap in metro Atlanta.