Census 2000 Results In Georgia

Census 2000 Data will be released in stages (see link). As this information becomes available we will provide you with the Georgia specific data and appropriate links that will allow you to access the information.

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Georgia Census Information

 Georgia Population Trends 1990 to 2000

  This is a summary report detailing population growth during the decade including domestic migration patterns, and international immigration. Changes in racial composition of the population is discussed as well as changes in age structure during the period.

 County Population: Census 2000.

  County Population from Census 2000 as well as counts for 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1990.

 County Race Information: Census 2000.
  Race and Hispanic Origin of the Population.
City Population: Census 2000.
  City Population from Census 2000 as well as counts for 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1990.

City Population by Race and Hispanic Origin: Census 2000.
  Race and Hispanic Origin of the Population.
Voting Age Population by County.
  Population 18 and over by race and Hispanic Origin. Includes second table Hispanic and Non-Hispanic population.

County Population by Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Origin.
  Separates Hispanic and Non-Hispanic population by race.

Group Quarters Population.
  Group quarters population for the state and counties by institutionalized population categories (corrections, nursing homes, etc.) and non institutionalized population (college dormitories, military quarters, etc.)..
Georgia County Density for Population and Housing Units
  County area in square miles (Total, Land, Water); Population per square mile of land area; Housing units per square mile of land area.
Georgia City Density for Population and Housing Units
  City area in square miles (Total, Land, Water); Population per square mile of land area; Housing units per square mile of land area.
Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) by Race - 10 -and 20-County.
  Race and Hispanic origin population and percentages for the 20 county Atlanta MSA as well as for the 10 county Atlanta Regional Commission (State Planning Area).
Population by County 1980, 1990, 2000 Census and 2010 Projections.
  County Populations and 2010 projections done by the State Office of Planning and Budget. Projections for 2010 revised August 2002.

Population by Georgia MSAs 1980, 1990, 2000 Census and 2010 Projections.

  MSA populations and 2010 projections done by the State Office of Planning and Budget. Only the Georgia portion of MSAs are included. Projections for 2010 revised August 2002.

Demographic Characteristic Profiles

NEW!! Demographic Profile Data for Georgia from Census Long Form

  Provides a link to Census Bureau site allowing user to search for state, county and city profiles. Long form data includes socioeconomic information, including school enrollment, educational attainment, residence in 1995, nativity and place of birth, language spoken at home, ancestry, employment, commuting to work, income, poverty, home value, mortgage and rent paid.
County Profiles - Census 2000 General Demographic Characteristics.
  Provides total population, median age, male/female, age categories, number of families, and female headed families.
City Profiles - Census 2000 General Demographic Characteristics.
  Provides total population, median age, male/female, age categories, number of families, and female headed families.
County - General Demographic Comparison Table, 1990 Census.
  Provides data from the 1990 Census for variables shown in County and City Profiles for Census 2000.
City - General Demographic Comparison Table, 1990 Census.
  Provides data from the 1990 Census for variables shown in County and City Profiles for Census 2000.
County - Sex and Selected Age Data.
  Total population, male/female population, and selected age categories.

City - Sex and Selected Age Data.
  Total population, male/female population, and selected age categories.

Median Age of the Population by Race and Hispanic Origin.
  Median age of the population for all racial categories and Hispanic Origin for the state and all counties..
Detailed Race and Hispanic Origin by County.
  Race as well as country of origin for major subcategories of the Hispanic and Asian populations.
Detailed Race and Hispanic Origin by City.
  Race as well as country of origin for major subcategories of the Hispanic and Asian populations.
Relationship of the Population by County.
  Provides relationship information on the population living in Households. Includes data on spouse, children, other relatives, non-relatives, unmarried partners. Also provides data on group quarters population.

Relationship of the Population by City.
  Provides relationship information on the population living in Households. Includes data on spouse, children, other relatives, non-relatives, unmarried partners. Also provides data on group quarters population.

County - Household by Type.
  Data on family households, married couples, households with children under 18 and 65 and over, female head, living alone, average household size. Also includes number of housing units and whether rental or owner occupied.
City - Household by Type.
  Data on family households, married couples, households with children under 18 and 65 and over, female head, living alone, average household size. Also includes number of housing units and whether rental or owner occupied.
Average Household Size.
  Average Household Size by county and state for all racial categories and Hispanic origin.

Census 2000 Information Documents

Count Question Resolution.

  Document explaining the County Question Resolution Program which allows local jurisdictions to dispute Census 2000 results.

Standards for Defining Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas.
  Describes the standards in effect for Census 2000 which will determine Metropolitan status and area. Also explains the standards for creating new Micropolitan Statistical Areas.

Urban Areas as Defined by Census 2000
  Table of all urban areas in the United States as defined by Census 2000 data. Urban areas must have a core population of 50,000 and an appropriate level of population density. Their areas are different from metropolitan areas which are based on political boundaries (counties, townships in New England states).

An Overview of Census Geography
  Discusses the development of the boundaries used for census purposes. This includes the Boundary and Annexation Survey, the TIGER (Topographically Integrated Encoded Referencing System) Program and map review. There is a discussion of Census Blocks, Block Groups, Tracts, Census Designated Places, Urbanized Area, Metropolitan Statistical Area and Political/Legal Geography.

Key Terms Metropolitan and Micropolitan.
  Glossary of key terms used for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas.

Redistricting Law.
  A review of the statutory requirements of redistricting law as well as important judicial decisions.

U.S. Census Bureau Links

American Fact Finder.

  This is the main Census Bureau web site for accessing information from Census 2000. New users may wish to view the tutorial below to gain an understanding of the system navigation.

American Fact Finder Tutorial
  This is a short tutorial that explains to the new user how to obtain data through American Fact Finder. Of special importance is the need to access data sets and change geography levels.
Census 2000 Redistricting Data.
  Listing of all states for access to redistricting data. This data is limited to voting age population, race and Hispanic origin.

Data Products Release Schedule.
  Date of release of Census Bureau products from Census 2000.
Resident Population of the United States.
  Resident population of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico: Census 2000
pdf file.
State Rankings.
  Population rankings for the 50 states: Census 2000 pdf file.

Census 2000 Supplementary Survey
  This survey provides socioeconomic data similar to that collected from the Census long form. Data is currently available at the state and metropolitan level as well as for counties of over 250,000 population. Similar data from Census 2000 will not be available until Summer 2002.
Number / Percent Change.
  Resident Population of the 50 states with change from 1990 to 2000. This is a pdf file.

Map Links

Census 2000 Redistricting Map Products.

  Provides links to maps at both the tract and block level for all counties. These are pdf files.

Apportionment of the US House of Representatives.
  Map showing apportionment of the House of Representatives after Census 2000.


 Percent Change in Resident Population of the US.
  Change in the population of 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Other Georgia Data Sources

Georgia 2000 Information System.

  This site at the University of Georgia provides users access to census and other data at the county and tract level. Allows users to create own geographical areas through a mapping program.
GIS Clearinghouse.
 

This site at the Georgia Institute of Technology has numerous data sets available for use in GIS programs.