Growth

Georgia is the third fastest growing state in the nation on a percentage basis and the fourth fastest growing state on a numeric basis.

From 2000 to 2006, Georgia grew by 14.4 percent (1,177,125 people). The reason for this rapid growth is new people moving in to Georgia. Approximately 60 percent of Georgia’s growth is from new residents, many of whom move from other Southeastern states.
(Map - U.S. Pop Percent Change)
(Map - Ga Pop Percent Change)

New people are coming to Georgia for job opportunities, available and affordable housing, the climate, scenic beauty, and the perception that Georgia is a business friendly state – welcoming new businesses and new residents.
(Graph – Components of Pop Change)

The 29-county Atlanta Metropolitan Area grew by 21 percent (890,211 people) between 2000 and 2006, and is the second fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States (Los Angeles is first). The total 29-county population is 5,138,223.

Between 2000 and 2006, 38 counties grew by more than the state average of 14.4 percent; 90 counties grew, but by less than the state average; and 31 counties lost population. The counties that lost population are primarily in the southern portion of the state.
(Graph – Counties Losing Population)

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