Businesses in Atlanta
Categories in Atlanta
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Atlanta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 24,213 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 20,594 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 15,504 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 12,334 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 8,404 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 7,744 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 6,656 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 5,190 | 24 years |
| Financial services | 4,875 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 4,613 | 26 years |
| Finance other | 4,230 | 38 years |
| Beauty salons | 3,531 | 20 years |
Atlanta Facts
| Area | 135.5 mi² |
| Population | 462,633 |
| Male Population | 230,493 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 232,140 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +190.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.7% |
| Median Age | 33.1 years (Male: 32.8, Female: 33.4) |
| Area Codes | 404, 678, 770 |
| Neighborhoods | Buckhead, Downtown, Perimeter Center, Midtown, Cumberland |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.74900, -84.38798 |
| Zip Codes | 30301, 30302, 30303, 30304, 30305, More |
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Atlanta Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 159,292 | 303,708 | 377,160 | 441,486 | 462,633 |
| Population Density | 1,175.6 / mi² | 2,241.4 / mi² | 2,783.5 / mi² | 3,258.3 / mi² | 3,414.3 / mi² |
Atlanta Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | +177.2% | +45.4% | +17.1% |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | +93.8% | +53.1% | +27.8% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Atlanta Median Age
Median Age: 33.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 33.1 yrs | 33.4 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | 35.4 yrs | 36.6 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Atlanta Population Density
Population Density: 3,414 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 462,633 | 135.5 sq mi | 3,414 / mi² |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | 10.5 million | 59,425.2 sq mi | 177 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Atlanta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Atlanta
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Atlanta
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Atlanta
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Atlanta
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Atlanta
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Atlanta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 7,589,685 tn | 16.41 tn | 56,013.4 tons/mi² |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | 183,571,845 tn | 17.48 tn | 3,089.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,589,685 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 56,013.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/14 | 8:05 PM | 4.5 | 86.9 km | — | Georgia, USA | usgs.gov |
Atlanta
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