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) |
| Population
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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) |
| FIPS code | 13-12834 |
Candler-McAfee is a census-designated place in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is located east of Atlanta approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of Downtown Atlanta and to the south of Decatur, Georgia The population was 23,025 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Candler-McAfee is located on East side of Atlanta outside of East Lake . The Belvedere Park CDP is to the north and Panthersville CDP is to the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.0 square miles (18 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 0.29%, is water.
Landmarks
The area is home to DeKalb Fire Station 26 and its iconic water tower.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,839 | 12.64% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 17,999 | 80.11% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.52% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 783 | 3.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 692 | 3.08% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,468 people, 8,685 households, and 5,191 families residing in the CDP.
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in the CDP with websites for their neighborhood association are:
Education
It is in the DeKalb County Public Schools. Zoned schools:
- Elementary schools: Columbia, Kelley Lake, Ronald E. McNair, Snapfinger, and Toney (all in the CDP)
- Middle schools: Ronald E. McNair (in the CDP) and Columbia (outside the CDP)
- High schools: Columbia High School (in the CDP) and Ronald E. McNair High School (outside the CDP).
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta operates area Catholic schools. The K-8 school St. Peter Claver Regional School is in Candler-McAfee.
Images for kids
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Candler-McAfee strip mall with water tower in background
See also
In Spanish: Candler-McAfee para niños
