Conley, Georgia facts for kids
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Conley
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Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton, Fulton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,680 |
| • Density | 3,475.55/sq mi (1,341.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30288-30354
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| Area code(s) | 404 |
| FIPS code | 13-19280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331447 |
Conley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. In Atlanta’s Southeast Corner. Just 7.98 Miles South from Downtown. The population was 6,228 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
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Geography
Conley is located along the northern border of Clayton County at 33°38′25″N 84°20′32″W / 33.64028°N 84.34222°W (33.640142, -84.342255). It is bordered by the city of Forest Park to the south and west, the city of Atlanta to the northwest, and by unincorporated land in DeKalb County to the north. The eastern edge of the CDP is formed by U.S. Route 23 (Moreland Avenue). Fort Gillem is to the south in Forest Park.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Conley CDP has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), of which 0.019 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.98%, is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 6,680 | — | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 583 | 8.73% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,067 | 60.88% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 162 | 2.43% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 181 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,665 | 24.93% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,680 people, 2,016 households, and 1,266 families residing in the CDP.
Economy
A large number of trucking companies operate facilities in Conley, including less-than-truckload carriers, parts suppliers and mechanics. Companies with terminals or other facilities in or near Conley include Old Dominion Freight Line, R+L Carriers, FedEx Freight, Saia, ABF Freight System, XTRA Lease, Estes Express Lines, Schneider National, Southeastern Freight Lines, Roehl Transport, Star Leasing, B.A.H. Express, C.R. England, CRST International, Tennessee Commercial Warehouse, Salson Logistics, Arka Express and Central Freight Lines. The majority of these trucking companies are located along US 23/GA 42.
The Hickory Ridge Landfill is located in Conley. The capped landfill is now a solar energy project.
See also
In Spanish: Conley para niños
