Atlanta region added nearly 54,000 residents in past year

Atlanta region adds 53,690 residents in past year, according to new report

The 11-county Atlanta region added 53,690 residents between April 2025 and April 2026, bringing the total population to 5,339,164, according to estimates released by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The 11-county region grew at a rate of 1.0%, a slight decrease from last year (1.2%), reflecting a nationwide trend of slowing population growth. The Atlanta region added 64,400 residents between 2024 and 2025, according to an ARC press release…

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Atlanta region added nearly 54,000 residents in past year

ATLANTA — According to information released Wednesday by the Atlanta Regional Commission, the 11-county area added 53,690 residents between April 2025 and April 2026, bringing the total population to 5,339,164.

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