Kavya Beheraj

New York

Associate Editor, Data Visualization at Axios

📈 Data Visualization Editor @AxiosVisuals, @Axios | M.S. Dataviz @GC_CUNY https://t.co/7vGvLsvY9b

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Articles

Cleveland's top grocery stores in 2024

12 hours ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Kavya Beheraj

With more than 20 locations in Northeast Ohio, Walmart is still the most popular local grocery chain. By the numbers: Data compiled by the Chain Store Guide shows the market share for area grocery stores in 2024 virtually unchanged from 2023. Giant Eagle is still the only challenger to Walmart's dominance, with a 20% market share. What we're watching: Will Meijer crack the Top 10 next year?
Portland joins nationwide protests against Trump policies

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Kale Williams |Kavya Beheraj

More than a dozen demonstrations are scheduledin and around the Portland metro area tomorrow as part of a nationwide anti-President Trump movement that is expected to be the largest single-day protest since he entered office. Zoom in: At least 15 demonstrations are scheduled for tomorrow in the Portland metro, from downtown to Gresham to Hillsboro.
Panthers' report card

1 month ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney |Kavya Beheraj

The Carolina Panthers dropped from 17th last year to 25th in the current National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) team report card. Why it matters: The team ranked 12th when the NFLPA released its first report card in 2023 and has continued to slip in the players' workplace conditions survey. Zoom in: Team travel dropped significantly "due to the new coaching staff moving players from first class last season and placing them in smaller, coach seats," per the report card.
Black entrepreneurship grows in Indy, but disparity persists

1 month ago | axios.com | Justin Mack |Alex Fitzpatrick |Kavya Beheraj

As the number of new business filings climbs in Marion County, our count of Black entrepreneurs is also on the rise. Why it matters: Despite annual gains that outpace the national average, access and capital challenges have kept these companies from putting a dent in the disparity between Indy's Black population and its tally of Black-owned businesses.
Mapped: Michigan's population changes

Jan 16, 2025 | axios.com | Annalise Frank |Kavya Beheraj |Alex Fitzpatrick

Michigan's population growth isn't clustered around Metro Detroit, per an Axios analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. Why it matters: Overall lack of population growth has been a key focus for leaders like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Mayor Mike Duggan.
Georgia's exurban counties see population boom

Jan 15, 2025 | axios.com | Kristal Dixon |Alex Fitzpatrick |Kavya Beheraj

Georgia counties bordering or just outside large metro areas are the fastest-growing in the state, census bureau data shows. Why it matters: The latest numbers show which parts of Georgia are booming and which parts are struggling to keep residents. • Rural counties in central and south Georgia, particularly in the state's Black Belt region, saw notable drops.
Fastest-growing counties in Arkansas, mapped: NWA leads in growth

Jan 14, 2025 | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Kavya Beheraj |Worth Sparkman

Northwest Arkansas is the fastest-growing area in the state, per an Axios analysis of the latest census data. Why it matters: This view offers a close look at population change within individual counties — for instance, there's huge growth in NWA — and to a lesser extent across all of northern Arkansas — but many of its rural counties are shrinking. By the numbers: Benton County topped the growth (+13.7% more people in 2019-2023 compared to 2014-2018), followed by Washington County (+10.2%).
Houston, Texas suburbs continue to boom

Jan 8, 2025 | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Kavya Beheraj |Shafaq Patel |Megan Stringer

Harris County is being outpaced in growth by its surrounding areas. Why it matters: This zoomed-in view offers a close look at population change within states — for instance, there's huge growth around Texas' major cities, but many of its rural counties are shrinking, per an Axios analysis of the latest census data. By the numbers: Harris County continued to grow, with 3.4% more people in 2019–2023 than in 2014–2018.
Tennessee sees surge in new business applications

Jan 7, 2025 | axios.com | Adam Tamburin |Alex Fitzpatrick |Kavya Beheraj

New business applications have surged in Tennessee in recent years, with Nashville as the clear leader driving the trend. Why it matters: Small businesses are a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing tens of millions of Americans. By the numbers: Tennesseans filed nearly 96,000 new business applications in 2023, per the U.S. Census Bureau — about 13.5 for every 1,000 residents. • The growth rate was highest in Davidson County, where 47,037 applications were filed.
How housing costs squeeze Mass. wallets - Axios Boston

Dec 12, 2024 | axios.com | Sami Sparber |Kavya Beheraj |Mike Deehan

The Bay State is well above the national average in price.