Atlanta Region Population Estimates

 

Each year, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) produces population estimates for the Atlanta region. These estimates are developed using a number of data sources, including building permits, school enrollment and occupancy rates. 

ARC is required by state law to develop population estimates each year for its 11 member counties and the city of Atlanta for the purpose of collecting dues. 

Atlanta Region 2022 Population Estimates 

Metro Atlanta added 64,940 people in the past year, pushing the region’s 11-county population to 5.1 million, according to 2021-2022 population estimates released by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC).

Each of metro Atlanta’s 11 counties saw population increases in the past year. Gwinnett County added the most residents with 13,460 new residents. The next three counties with the most growth were Fulton with 11,200; Cobb with 6,900; and Cherokee with 6,890.

The following chart shows ARC’s population estimates for 11 counties.

2022 Population Estimates  

Jurisdiction 2021 2022 Change 2021-2022
Atlanta Region 5,026,704 5,091,644 64,940
Cherokee 272,950 279,840 6,890
Clayton 300,085 302,285 2,200
Cobb 772,349 779,249 6,900
DeKalb 769,592 775,022 5,430
Douglas 146,237 149,297 3,060
Fayette 120,684 122,684 2,000
Forsyth 258,413 265,033 6,620
Fulton 1,075,970 1,087,170 11,200
Gwinnett 970,242 983,702 13,460
Henry  245,902 252,502 6,600
Rockdale 94,280 94,860 580
City of Atlanta 501,945 507,015 5,070

 

Resources

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