Founded as a railroad terminus, metro Atlanta has become one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic regions. It's the economic and cultural capital of the southeast, with a growing population that's becoming more diverse.
ARC forecasts the 21-county Atlanta region will potentially add 2.9 million people by 2050, bringing the region’s total population to 8.6 million.
The 11-county Atlanta region added 69,200 residents between April 2015 and April 2016, the most since the Great Recession. The population growth is occurring in both the suburbs and central core.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more
