How Many People Live In Atlanta?

Revised population estimates indicate that more people have moved to Atlanta than previously thought.

A correction by the U.S. Census says that metro Atlanta has 5.1 million residents instead of 4.9 million residents. The adjustment was needed after it was discovered that 100,853 residents had been assigned to the Gainesville, Georgia, urban area.

Is Atlanta Full?

I can assure you that this has not always been the case. But you may be wondering how Atlanta’s population exploded through the last few decades.

Before the 1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta has a regular city in the South, albeit a progressive one. But things changed quickly with the 1990 announcement that the Games would be coming to Georgia’s largest city.

Millions and millions of people moved in. And that’s where we are today. But you may be wondering this question:

How Many People Live In Atlanta, Georgia Right Now?

According to the latest Census Bureau statistics, more than 496,000 people live inside the city limits of Atlanta. But there’s a massive population that lives on the outskirts.

When you add in the entire metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, including its three primary counties — Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton, Cobb and Gwinnett, you get 5.1 million.

What Is The Percentage Of Atlanta’s Black Population?

People of African descent make up 60% of Atlanta’s population, according to Census Bureau demographics statistics.

Most of Atlanta’s neighborhoods in the six zones are majority black, although there are pockets of predominantly white neighborhoods, especially in Buckhead and the suburbs of north Fulton County.

One major factor that continues to skew the demographic figures in Atlanta is gentrification, which has sped up over the past 10 years.

Here are the most gentrified areas of Atlanta.

Should You Move To Atlanta?

Atlanta is a place that has much to offer if you’re a young professional or even if you’re part of a middle-age family with children.

Here are some benefits to moving to Atlanta:

• The housing market continues to be one of the strongest in the nation.
• The job market is strong and has many work-from-home opportunities.
• The dining scene is the best in the Southeast.
• The city has plenty of green space that is pleasing to look at and explore.

There are some not-so-great things about living in a major metropolitan city as well. I’d say #1 is that the traffic can be a nightmare. Also, the spring pollen count can be quite high and cause your allergies to act up.

But overall, there’s a lot to love about Atlanta.

What Is There To Do In Atlanta?

One of the primary questions visitors often ask is whether there is anything to do in Atlanta. Of course, there is!

If you’ve got just 24 hours in Atlanta, here are things to pack in one day. If you’ve got more time to spend in the city, consider checking out this list of great things to see and do in Atlanta.