Redan is an

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and

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(CDP) in

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 31,749. It is a predominantly

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community in eastern DeKalb County, and is a suburb of Atlanta. 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 (33.739256, -84.165781). According to the

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, the CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.52%, is water.

Demographics

Redan was first listed as a

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in the 1990 U.S. census. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 31,749 people, 11,471 households, and 7,143 families residing in the CDP.

Education

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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 - Compare to CDP map.

References

External links

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