Redan, Georgia

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Redan, Georgia
Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
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Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
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Redan, Georgia
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°44′21″N84°9′57″W / 33.73917°N 84.16583°W / 33.73917; -84.16583
Country United States
State Georgia
County DeKalb
Area
[1]
 • Total8.13 sq mi (21.05 km2)
 • Land8.09 sq mi (20.95 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
981 ft (299 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total31,749
 • Density3,925.45/sq mi (1,515.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30074
Area code 770
FIPS code 13-63952 [2]
GNIS feature ID0332813 [3]
Website www.hometownusa.com/ga/history/Redan.html

Redan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 31,749. It is a predominantly African American community in eastern DeKalb County, and is a suburb of Atlanta.

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According to tradition, the name "Redan" is an amalgamation of the names of two early settlers: N. M. Reid and Annie Alford. [4] Redan High School is located in Redan CDP, and Lithonia High School was formerly in the Redan CDP.

Geography

Redan is located at 33°44′21″N84°9′57″W / 33.73917°N 84.16583°W / 33.73917; -84.16583 (33.739256, -84.165781). [5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km2), of which 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 0.52%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1990 24,376—
2000 33,84138.8%
2010 33,015−2.4%
2020 31,749−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1850-1870 [7] 1870-1880 [8]
1890-1910 [9] 1920-1930 [10]
1940 [11] 1950 [12] 1960 [13]
1970 [14] 1980 [15] 1990 [16]
2000 [17]

Redan was first listed as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census. [18]

2020 census

Redan racial composition [19]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)8042.53%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)28,25288.99%
Native American 590.19%
Asian 2360.4%
Pacific Islander 70.02%
Other/Mixed 1,2103.81%
Hispanic or Latino 1,1813.72%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 31,749 people, 11,471 households, and 7,143 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 33,841 people, 11,748 households, and 8,517 families in the CDP. The population density was 3,542.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,367.6/km2). There were 12,106 housing units at an average density of 1,267.1 per square mile (489.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 5.68% White, 91.27% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78%. [2]

Of the 11,748 households 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 24.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.4% of households were one person and 1.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.35.

The age distribution was 31.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males.

The median household income was $51,564 and the median family income was $56,021. Males had a median income of $36,115 versus $31,166 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,316. 5.5% of the population and 4.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

DeKalb County School District serves the CDP. [20] [21]

Elementary schools serving parts of Redan CDP: [22]

Some areas formerly in the CDP are zoned to Stoneview Elementary School, in Stonecrest.

Middle schools serving parts of Redan CDP: [23]

Redan High School is in Redan CDP. [24] Lithonia High School, formerly in the CDP, is now in Stonecrest. [25] [26] They, along with Miller Grove High School in Stonecrest, serve portions of the CDP. [27]

There are the following DeKalb County Public Library branches:

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  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  20. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: DeKalb County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  21. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Redan CDP, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved February 19, 2023. - Compare the maps to the DeKalb County school district maps. 2010 CDP map including areas formerly in Redan CDP
  22. ↑ "Elementary School Attendance Areas 2018 - 2019 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on February 19, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Middle School Attendance Areas 2018 - 2019 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on February 19, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Home". Redan High School . Retrieved October 16, 2020. 5247 Redan Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
  25. ↑ Home. Lithonia High School. Retrieved on May 31, 2017. "Lithonia High School 2440 Phillips Road Lithonia, Georgia 30058"
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  28. ↑ "Redan-Trotti Library". DeKalb County Public Library . Retrieved February 19, 2023. 1569 Wellborn Road Lithonia, GA 30058 - Compare to CDP map.
  29. ↑ "Hairston Crossing". DeKalb County Public Library . Retrieved February 19, 2023. 4911 Redan Road Stone Mountain, GA 30088 - Compare to CDP map.
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