Dive Into Appalachian Data!

 

Take a dip in facts and figures about the Appalachian Region!

ARC’s Chartbook has over 300K data points to explore, including statistics on population (see one map above). 📍 Though much of the region has experienced population decline, Appalachian South Carolina and Georgia have grown since 2010. Some counties in Georgia experienced population growth of over 18%.

Whether you’re interested in population data, education and employment, or how rural Appalachia compares to the rest of rural America, you’ll find an endless sea of interesting facts—all presented at regional, subregional, state and county levels.

Dive into the data!

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