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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 census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 31,749. It is a predominantly African American community in eastern DeKalb County, and is a suburb of Atlanta.
According to tradition, the name "Rednan" is an amalgamation of the names of two early settlers: N. M. Reid and Annie Alford. Redan High School and Lithonia High School are located here.
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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 km2), of which 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 0.52%, is water.
Demographics
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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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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 804 | 2.53% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 28,252 | 88.99% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,210 | 3.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,181 | 3.72% |
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
- Panola Way Elementary School (Redan)
- Stoneview Elementary School
- Woodridge Elementary School
- E. L. Miller Elementary School
- Shadow Rock Elementary School
Middle schools serving parts of Redan CDP:
- Redan Middle School (Redan)
- Lithonia Middle School
- Miller Grove Middle School
There are two public high schools in its boundaries: Redan High School and Lithonia High School. They, along with Miller Grove High School, serve portions of the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Redan (Georgia) para niños
