Atlanta's growth pushes Georgia's population above 10 million (2014, statistics)

[Born 2 Roll]

Despite the pull back in growth during the economic slowdown of the late 2000's and early 2010's, Atlanta's continued regional growth propelled Georgia's statewide population above 10 million for the first time in 2014.

From the Atlanta Business Chronicle:

Georgia passed a population milestone this year by passing the 10 million mark for the first time.

According to U.S. Census Bureau state population estimates released Dec. 23, Georgia is the No. 8 most populous state with a total population of 10,097,343.

Additionally, the Peach State had the No. 4 largest numeric increase from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014.

Georgia population tops 10 million for first time - Atlanta Business Chronicle

[AtlantaIsHot]

That list surprised many as it showed California tumble from the top of the ladder in numerical growth. Texas is quickly becoming the consistent leader in numerical growth. Florida passed New York as expected. Georgia's comeback from last year is astonishing. Last year, Georgia fell below North Carolina in growth but this year it's back above it. Georgia's 102,000 number means that metro Atlanta's growth will likely be approaching the 100,000 number again after several years of slower pace. Last year, Atlanta's growth accounted for 68,000 of Georgia's 76,000 numerical estimate growth. Surprisingly, Virginia's growth has been slowing for a while. Virginia needs to do a much better job of trying to expand growth beyond the D.C. metro area. Two-thirds of the state is stagnant while NoVa grows and grows. I think growth in the sunbelt will last a long time yet.

[bryantm3]

isn't that 100,000 number pretty close to what we were seeing in the 90s? it looks like atlanta post-recession may grow at the same numerical values, even if it is now a smaller percentage.

[DreamerD]

When I first read this, I got excited. Then I thought of the traffic and was quickly brought back down lol.

[WanderingImport]

I wonder what the percentages of growth are per city in the state?

Obviously Atlanta metro takes the lion's share.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by DreamerD

When I first read this, I got excited. Then I thought of the traffic and was quickly brought back down lol.

By concentrating that new growth around existing transit stations and planned transit line, eg: beltline, atlanta can grow smart.

[JoeP]

These articles falsely act like all population growth is migration. They forget that places like Atlanta have huge gains by natural change alone. Huge.

[Saintmarks]

Originally Posted by JoeP

These articles falsely act like all population growth is migration. They forget that places like Atlanta have huge gains by natural change alone. Huge.

It doesn't falsely say anything of the sort. What you are insinuating is suspect tho. So are you saying that Georgians are popping out babies at a vastly greater rate than other areas? Got any statistics to back that up?

[BeyondInfinity]

Originally Posted by JoeP

These articles falsely act like all population growth is migration. They forget that places like Atlanta have huge gains by natural change alone. Huge.

You are exactly right! Birth rates account for the majority of the numerical gains.

[Ant131531]

Originally Posted by AtlantaIsHot

That list surprised many as it showed California tumble from the top of the ladder in numerical growth. Texas is quickly becoming the consistent leader in numerical growth. Florida passed New York as expected. Georgia's comeback from last year is astonishing. Last year, Georgia fell below North Carolina in growth but this year it's back above it. Georgia's 102,000 number means that metro Atlanta's growth will likely be approaching the 100,000 number again after several years of slower pace. Last year, Atlanta's growth accounted for 68,000 of Georgia's 76,000 numerical estimate growth. Surprisingly, Virginia's growth has been slowing for a while. Virginia needs to do a much better job of trying to expand growth beyond the D.C. metro area. Two-thirds of the state is stagnant while NoVa grows and grows. I think growth in the sunbelt will last a long time yet.

Wow, I was assuming Atlanta is taking about 65% of the total state's growth, so about a 65k increase in Atlanta, but now that you say this, it's very possible the Atlanta metro grew over 85k in one year...geez. Still not as fast as the 1.2 million a decade type growth, but 85k in one year is still no joke,

I think the city of Atlanta is about to see a 10k-15k increase in population once they release those stats.