Candler-McAfee, Georgia facts for kids
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Candler-McAfee, Atlanta
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Georgia State Route 155 in Candler-McAfee
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Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
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 Candler-McAfee, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.98 sq mi (18.08 km2) |
| • Land | 6.96 sq mi (18.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
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| • Total | 22,468 |
| • Density | 3,226.31/sq mi (1,245.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30032
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| FIPS code | 13-12834 |
Candler-McAfee is a community in DeKalb County, Georgia, in the United States. It is not an official city. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area where people live, used for gathering census data.
Candler-McAfee is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of Downtown Atlanta. It is also south of Decatur, Georgia. In 2020, about 22,468 people lived here.
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Where is Candler-McAfee Located?
Candler-McAfee is found just east of the big city of Atlanta, Georgia. It has clear boundaries that help define its area:
- To the north, it is bordered by Glenwood Avenue.
- To the west, it is bordered by 2nd Avenue.
- To the south, it is bordered by Interstate 20 (I-20).
- To the east, it is bordered by Interstate 285 (I-285).
Nearby communities include Belvedere Park to the north and Panthersville to the south.
The area covers about 7 square miles (18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water. The famous East Lake Golf Club is right on the northern edge of Candler-McAfee.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 27,306 | — | |
| 1990 | 29,491 | 8.0% | |
| 2000 | 28,294 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 23,025 | −18.6% | |
| 2020 | 22,468 | −2.4% | |
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Candler-McAfee was first counted as a CDP in the 1980 U.S. census. Over the years, the number of people living here has changed. In 2020, the population was 22,468 people. There were 8,685 households and 5,191 families living in the area.
Schools in Candler-McAfee
Students in Candler-McAfee attend schools that are part of the DeKalb County Public Schools system. This system includes several schools located right within the community.
- Elementary Schools: Children can go to Columbia, Kelley Lake, Ronald E. McNair, Snapfinger, and Toney Elementary Schools. All of these schools are located inside Candler-McAfee.
- Middle Schools: Ronald E. McNair Middle School is in the community. Columbia Middle School is also an option, but it is located just outside Candler-McAfee.
- High Schools: Students can attend Columbia High School, which is located within Candler-McAfee. Another option is Ronald E. McNair High School, which is just outside the community.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta also runs Catholic schools in the area. One of these, St. Peter Claver Regional School, which teaches grades K-8, is located in Candler-McAfee.
See also
In Spanish: Candler-McAfee para niños
