Redan, Georgia facts for kids
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Redan, Georgia
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Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
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 Redan, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.13 sq mi (21.05 km2) |
| • Land | 8.09 sq mi (20.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,749 |
| • Density | 3,925.45/sq mi (1,515.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30074
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-63952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332813 |
Redan is a community in DeKalb County, Georgia, in the United States. It's not an official city, but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 31,749 people lived in Redan. It is mostly an African American community located east of DeKalb County. Redan is also a suburb of Atlanta, which means it's a smaller town near a big city. People say the name "Redan" comes from two early settlers, N. M. Reid and Annie Alford.
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Where is Redan Located?
Redan is found at coordinates 33.739256 degrees North and 84.165781 degrees West. It covers an area of about 8.13 square miles (21.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), being water.
How Many People Live in Redan?
Redan was first counted as a census-designated place in the 1990 U.S. census.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 24,376 | — | |
| 2000 | 33,841 | 38.8% | |
| 2010 | 33,015 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 31,749 | −3.8% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 31,749 people living in Redan. These people made up 11,471 households, with 7,143 families among them.
Diversity in Redan
Redan is a diverse community. The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups living there.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,791 | 852 | 804 | 5.29% | 2.58% | 2.53% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 30,668 | 30,600 | 28,252 | 90.62% | 92.69% | 88.99% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 40 | 70 | 59 | 0.12% | 0.21% | 0.19% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 237 | 166 | 236 | 0.70% | 0.50% | 0.74% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 75 | 65 | 174 | 0.22% | 0.20% | 0.55% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 418 | 455 | 1,036 | 1.24% | 1.38% | 3.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 603 | 799 | 1,181 | 1.78% | 2.42% | 3.72% |
| Total | 33,841 | 33,015 | 31,749 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Schools and Libraries
The DeKalb County School District serves the Redan community.
Elementary Schools
Several elementary schools serve different parts of Redan:
- Redan Elementary School is located right in Redan.
- Panola Way Elementary School is in Stonecrest, which used to be part of Redan.
- Woodridge Elementary School
- E. L. Miller Elementary School
- Shadow Rock Elementary School
Some areas that were once part of Redan are now zoned for Stoneview Elementary School in Stonecrest.
Middle Schools
Middle schools serving Redan include:
- Redan Middle School, located in Redan.
- Lithonia Middle School, in Lithonia.
- Miller Grove Middle School.
High Schools
Redan High School is in Redan. Lithonia High School used to be in Redan but is now in Stonecrest. Miller Grove High School in Stonecrest also serves parts of Redan.
Libraries
The DeKalb County Public Library has two branches that serve the Redan area:
- Redan-Trotti Library
- Hairston Crossing Library
See also
In Spanish: Redan (Georgia) para niños
