Institute Demographer Discusses 2010 Census at GeorgiaForward Forum
Mathew Hauer, Public Service Assistant in the Institute's Applied Demography Program, was a featured presenter at the 2011 GeorgiaForward Forum titled "Creating an Innovation Agenda for Georgia." The forum took place at Callaway Gardens on August 17.
Mr. Hauer spoke about what the 2010 census means for Georgia's future. He told the approximately 220 forum attendees that Georgia is growing most rapidly in the "youngest" (under age 20) and "oldest" (over age 55) populations and that the "middle" or "working" population is growing at the slowest rate. Hauer also said that data from the 2010 census shows that the state's population is no longer only "black and white."
His presentation was followed by a 20-minute interactive session during which forum participants were invited to ask questions.
GeorgiaForward is an initiative that brings together leaders from across the state and political spectrum to find innovative solutions to statewide challenges such as economic development and competitiveness, education, transportation, and governance.
The Institute's Applied Demography Program helps Georgia leaders and municipalities make informed policy decisions for the future by forecasting local, state, and regional population changes. Hauer earned his Master of Science degree in Demography from Florida State University. His primary interests include changing mortality patterns, formal demography, and population estimates.
Hauer has been invited to speak at several upcoming events, and he is currently working on demography projects for the Fayette County school system, the City of Brunswick, and the Governors Office for Children and Families.
