Redan, Georgia
According to tradition, the name "Redan" is an amalgamation of the names of two early settlers: N. M. Reid and Annie Alford. 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″N 84°9′57″W / 33.73917°N 84.16583°W (33.739256, -84.165781). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km), of which 0.1 square miles (0.26 km), or 0.52%, is water.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1990 | 24,376 | — | |
2000 | 33,841 | 38.8% | |
2010 | 33,015 | −2.4% | |
2020 | 31,749 | −3.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
Redan was first listed as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. census.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
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% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 31,749 people, 11,471 households, and 7,143 families residing in the CDP.
Education
DeKalb County School District serves the CDP.
Elementary schools serving parts of Redan CDP:
- Redan Elementary School (Redan CDP)
- Panola Way Elementary School (Stonecrest, formerly Redan CDP as of 2010)
- Woodridge Elementary School
- E. L. Miller Elementary School
- Shadow Rock Elementary School
Some areas formerly in the CDP are zoned to Stoneview Elementary School, in Stonecrest.
Middle schools serving parts of Redan CDP:
- Redan Middle School (Redan CDP)
- Lithonia Middle School (Lithonia)
- Miller Grove Middle School
Redan High School is in Redan CDP. Lithonia High School, formerly in the CDP, is now in Stonecrest. They, along with Miller Grove High School in Stonecrest, serve portions of the CDP.
There are the following DeKalb County Public Library branches:
- Redan-Trotti
- Hairston Crossing
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 185. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1870 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1870.
- ^ "1880 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930. pp. 251–256.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1960.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1970.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1990.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
- ^ "2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2010.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Redan CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Redan CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Redan CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: DeKalb County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "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
- ^ "Elementary School Attendance Areas 2018 - 2019 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Middle School Attendance Areas 2018 - 2019 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Home". Redan High School. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
5247 Redan Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
- ^ Home. Lithonia High School. Retrieved on May 31, 2017. "Lithonia High School 2440 Phillips Road Lithonia, Georgia 30058"
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Stonecrest city, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "High School Attendance Areas 2018 - 2019 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Redan-Trotti Library". DeKalb County Public Library. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
1569 Wellborn Road Lithonia, GA 30058
- Compare to CDP map. - ^ "Hairston Crossing". DeKalb County Public Library. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
4911 Redan Road Stone Mountain, GA 30088
- Compare to CDP map.
External links
- Redan, Georgia, Hometown, USA website