About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Atlanta population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Atlanta across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Atlanta was 510,823, a 2.42% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Atlanta population was 498,771, an increase of 1.23% compared to a population of 492,690 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Atlanta increased by 91,441. In this period, the peak population was 510,823 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Atlanta is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Atlanta population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Atlanta Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Atlanta by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Atlanta across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of female population, with 54.72% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Atlanta is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Atlanta total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Atlanta Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Atlanta population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Atlanta.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

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Good to know

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Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Below are the field aliases contained in the dataset. Data were extracted from ESRI's Enrich tool for the most current year (2024) NAME

GEOTYPE

TotalPop

MedianAge

MalePop

MalePopPct

Male_0_4

Male_0_4Pct

Male_5_9

Male_5_9Pct

Male_10_14

Male_10_14Pct

Male_15_19

Male_15_19Pct

Male_20_24

Male_20_24Pct

Male_25_29

Male_25_29Pct

Male_30_34

Male_30_34Pct

Male_35_39

Male_35_39Pct

Male_40_44

Male_40_44Pct

Male_45_49

Male_45_49Pct

Male_50_54

Male_50_54Pct

Male_55_59

Male_55_59Pct

Male_60_

Male_60_Pct

FemalePop

FemalePopPct

Female_0_4

Female_0_4Pct

Female_5_9

Female_5_9Pct

Female_10_14

Female_10_14Pct

Female_15_19

Female_15_19Pct

Female_20_24

Female_20_24Pct

Female_25_29

Female_25_29Pct

Female_30_34

Female_30_34Pct

Female_35_39

Female_35_39Pct

Female_40_44

Female_40_44Pct

Female_45_49

Female_45_49Pct

Female_50_54

Female_50_54Pct

Female_55_59

Female_55_59Pct

Female_60_

Female_60_Pct

TotalHH

OwnerOccupy

OwnerOccupyPct

RenterOccupy

RenterOccupyPct

TotalHU

VacantHU

VacantHUPct

WhitePop

WhitePopPct

BlackPop

BlackPopPct

AsianPop

AsianPopPct

IndianPop

IndianPopPct

PacificPop

PacificPopPct

OtherRace

OtherRactPct

HispanicPop

HispanicPopPct

Edu_HS_NoDiploma

Edu_HS_Diploma

Edu_GED

Edu_College_NoDegree

Edu_AssociateDegree

Edu_BachelorDegree

Edu_GraduateDegree

AverageHHSize

HHBelowPovery

MedianHHIncome

MedianHValue

MedianAge_1

HU_50_

HU_50_Pct

HU_20_49

HU_20_49Pct

HU_10_19

HU_10_19Pct

HU_5_9

HU_5_9Pct

HU_3_4

HU_3_4Pct

HU_2

HU_2Pct

HU_1_Attached

HU_1_AttachedPct

HU_1_Detached

HU_1_DetachedPct

WorkHome

OtherMeans

Walked

Bicycle

PublicTrans

DroveAlone

Carpooled

Shape_Length

Shape_Area

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