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Title: A GIS-Based Analysis of Longitudinal Sociodemographic Change(s) in North Georgia

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2018

ISBN: 202017:39:05

ISSN: 24741825

DOI: 10.2979/rptph.2.1.07

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess sociodemographic changes within north Georgia counties in the southern region of the Appalachian Mountains. A longitudinal comparison from 1990 to 2010 was completed in context of existing wilderness non-use values and environmental justice. A geographic information system (GIS) analysis was then utilized. The sociodemographic trends of eight north Georgia counties were visually and numerically displayed to observe the influence of present wilderness non-use values. The results reflected that an educated white population, with primarily white collar occupations or received a retirement income, resided near the majority of the north Georgia wilderness areas. The graphic depiction of descriptive analyses through GIS maps also displayed an increase in minority populations from 1990 to 2010 throughout the entire studied space. The most notable sociodemographic changes were observed in the locations with lower concentrations of wilderness areas through the implementation of GIS maps with color gradients.

Url: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2979/rptph.2.1.07

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Authors: Sarah Jackson, ; Rob Porter, ; Michael Tarrant,

Periodical (Full): Recreation, Parks, and Tourism in Public Health

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Volume: 2

Pages: 91

Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Other

Countries: United States