Georgia's black population outgrows other minorities in state

Georgia's population grew by 18% over the last decade, a trend driven by African-American migration to a state whose capital has long been known nationally as "the Black Mecca."

The state added 1.5 million people over the past decade for a total of 9,687,653, according to new Census data. Georgia's black population growth - 579,335 - was greater than either the Hispanic (418,462) or white (285,259) population growth, says William Frey, demographer at the Brookings Institution. "Georgia is just a major magnet for African Americans, both high-skilled and low-skilled," he says. "For cultural reasons and for economic reasons, the black migration to the state is significant."

Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/2011-03-17-georgia-census_N.htm

 

Why do you keep posting these random articles about demographics?

 

I don't know why he does it but I find it very informative that he's doing it. As long as the topics don't turn into flame wars because of trolls.

Addressing the topic, you do realize that if the minority population increases in the state, the state could start voting democratic in future elections?

 

That's my state. I wonder what the statistics were in 2010 for my city. In 2000 it was 46% white and 49% black. However my county was 66% white, 31% black.

 

I've heard of a few blacks leaving California for Atlanta, my cousin visited and said that it felt good to see so many blacks with economic and political power. It's definitely on my list.

 

There is barely enough fresh drinking water for the current population...not just Georgia...but most of the south...southwest...and southeast.

Even birds have sense enough to lay fewer eggs when water and food gets scarce...too bad people aren't that smart about their numbers.

 

why not

 

...how has IR prospects in georgia improved at all? or not?