Demographic Data
Last modified Friday, July 18, 2008 10:40
The older adult population is growing. Atlanta, like the rest of the country and many parts of the world, is experiencing a dramatic increase in its older adult population. In fact, the changing older adult population is a demographic force that will reshape the region.
- The older adult population in the Atlanta region doubled between 1970 and 2000.
- Between 2000 and 2015, it will double again.
- By 2030, one in five residents will be over the age of 60.
Recent data supports these projections. From 2000 to 2005, the older adult population grew by 30.6%; more than double the growth rate of the total population (13.7%) during the same period of time. This trend was true across the region, in all but one county.
To better understand the characteristics and preferences of the future older adult population and how the rapid growth will affect the Atlanta region, the Atlanta Regional Commission partnered with the UGA Carl Vinson Institute to survey the 55+ population in the ten county metropolitan area (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.
Results of the Survey:
For more data and information about older adults in the Atlanta region see:
