Census Data

The State Data Center (SDC) program's purpose is to facilitate easy access to U.S. Census Bureau data and information through a network of lead and affiliate agencies in each state. The SDC program is a cooperative program between the states and the Census Bureau created in 1978 to make data available locally to the public through a network of state agencies, universities, libraries, and regional and local governments. The GeorgiaStateDataCenter is located in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).

Georgia’s SDC Network Lead Agency

OPB is the designated lead agency in Georgia for the Bureau of the Census State Data Center Program. The Georgia program includes the lead agency and, four coordinating agencies. In addition, there are nineteen affiliates located throughout Georgia. The SDC lead agency may also coordinate and provide training or technical assistance in accessing and using Census Bureau data for research, administration, planning and decision making by local governments, regional planning organizations, state agencies, the business community, and other data users.

Population Data

The various sections of this page contain Census Bureau data including current population estimates, historical information and other census related information. Moreover, OPB has formatted much of the census data into maps to provide a quick visual overview of the data. In addition, the Population Projections section contains the latest population projections for Georgia.

Georgia’s SDC Coordinating Agencies

The four state-level coordinating agencies that work closely with the lead agency in Georgia are:

Carl Vinson Institute of Government
201 N. Milledge Ave.
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-5482
Matt Hauer
(706) 542-0383
FAX (706) 542-9301

Office of Decision Support Systems
Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Terry D. Jackson
(404) 679-4946
FAX (404) 679-5243

University of Georgia Libraries
Reference Department
2nd Floor
Athens, GA30602
Mr. John Prechtel
(706) 542-3472

Reference Library and Information Department
Georgia Institute of Technology
704 Cherry Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0900
Ms. Patricia Kenly
(404) 894-1389
FAX (404) 894-8190

If you have questions about any of the information in this section of the OPB web page, please contact:

Kathy.Kinsella@opb.state.ga.us or
Alice.Zimmerman@opb.state.ga.us