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Candler-McAfee, Georgia

Candler-McAfee, Georgia

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Candler-McAfee, Atlanta
neighborhood of Atlanta
Georgia State Route 155 in Candler-McAfee
Georgia State Route 155 in Candler-McAfee
Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
Candler‑McAfee CDP is located in Metro Atlanta
Candler‑McAfee CDP
Candler‑McAfee CDP
Location in Atlanta, GA
Coordinates: 33°43′38″N 84°16′29″W / 33.72722°N 84.27472°W / 33.72722; -84.27472Coordinates: 33°43′38″N 84°16′29″W / 33.72722°N 84.27472°W / 33.72722; -84.27472
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyDeKalb
Area
 • Total7 sq mi (18.1 km2)
 • Land7 sq mi (18.1 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total23,025
 • Density3,300/sq mi (1,300/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code13-12834[1]
CDPs bordering eastern Atlanta

Candler-McAfee is a census-designated place in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is located east of Atlanta[2] approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of Downtown Atlanta and to the south of Decatur, Georgia[3] The population was 23,025 at the 2010 census.[4]

Geography[edit]

Candler-McAfee strip mall with water tower in background

Candler-McAfee is located to the east of the city of Atlanta, Georgia[5] and is bounded by:[6]

  • North: Glenwood Avenue
  • West: 2nd Avenue
  • South: I-20
  • East: I-285

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[edit]

The area is home to DeKalb Fire Station 26 and its water tower. East Lake Golf Club is on the northern boundary of Candler-McAfee

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
198027,306—
199029,4918.0%
200028,294−4.1%
201023,025−18.6%
source:[4][7]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 28,294 people, 9,030 households, and 6,926 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,054.2 people per square mile (1,565.1/km2). There were 9,415 housing units at an average density of 1,349.0/sq mi (520.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 3.31% White, 95.17% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 9,030 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 33.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

At the height of the mortgage crisis, in 2007, the CDP poverty rate exploded to 27.5%, one of the highest rates in the country [1]. The years since have seen improvement; the median income for a household in the CDP was $38,152 in recent data as of 2020, and the median income for a family was $40,368. Males had a median income of $30,218 versus $25,887 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,092. About 10.9% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Neighborhoods[edit]

Neighborhoods in the CDP:

  • East Lake Terrace, between Glenwood (N), McAfee (S), Parker (W) and Candler (E)
  • Mark Trail Park
  • Eastwyck Village
  • Glendale Park
  • Springwoods
  • Spring Valley

Education[edit]

It is in the DeKalb County Public Schools.[8] Zoned schools:

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta operates area Catholic schools. The K-8 school St. Peter Claver Regional School is in Candler-McAfee.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Atlanta, Georgia :: Boundary Map of Atlanta, Georgia". www.maptechnica.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  3. ^ "Decatur". Decatur.
  4. ^ a b "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Candler-McAfee CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Candler-McAfee, Georgia :: Boundary Map of Candler-McAfee, Georgia". www.maptechnica.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790–2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  8. ^ "2010 CENSUS – CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Candler-McAfee CDP, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 7, 2020. – Compare with school addresses and boundary maps.
  9. ^ "Elementary School Attendance Areas 2016 – 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
  10. ^ "Middle School Attendance Areas 2016 – 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
  11. ^ "High School Attendance Areas 2016 – 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
  12. ^ "Home". St. Peter Claver Regional School. Retrieved May 7, 2020. 2560 Tilson Road Decatur, GA 30032 – Despite the Decatur address it is not in the city limits. Compare with the Candler-McAfee CDP limits map.
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Belvedere Park, Georgia

Belvedere Park, Georgia

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Belvedere Park, Georgia
Census-designated place (CDP)
Intersection in Belvedere Park, Georgia
Intersection in Belvedere Park, Georgia
Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
Belvedere Park is located in Metro Atlanta
Belvedere Park
Belvedere Park
Location in Metro Atlanta
Coordinates: 33°44′56″N 84°15′35″W / 33.74889°N 84.25972°W / 33.74889; -84.25972Coordinates: 33°44′56″N 84°15′35″W / 33.74889°N 84.25972°W / 33.74889; -84.25972
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyDeKalb
Area
 • Total5 sq mi (12.9 km2)
 • Land5 sq mi (12.9 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
997 ft (304 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total15,152
 • Density3,000/sq mi (1,200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code13-06884[1]
GNIS feature ID0331129[2]

Belvedere Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 15,152 at the 2010 census.[3]

Geography[edit]

Belvedere Park is located at 33°44′56″N 84°15′35″W / 33.74889°N 84.25972°W / 33.74889; -84.25972 (33.748855, -84.259617).[4] It is bordered by:

According to the United States Census Bureau, Belvedere Park has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13 km2), all land.

History[edit]

Belvedere Park emerged beginning in 1952 as a planned community with schools, parks, and a shopping center. It continued to grow and expand throughout the decade.[5]

Housing tracts[edit]

In 1958, the Atlanta Journal advertised houses in Belvedere Park for between $11,000 and $14,800. One ad proclaimed:

"Buy a Home in Belvedere Park with a 100% GI Loan - A Complete Established Community of Distinction and Quality Convenient to Everything."

A majority of homes in Belvedere Park are one-story and while some are traditional red brick ranch homes, contemporary style houses were also built. Adair Realty and Loan, a powerful real estate company in Atlanta during the early to mid 20th century, represented Belvedere Park.[5]

Belvedere Motel[edit]

The Belvedere Motel, operated by the renowned Dinkler Hotel Corporation, opened with telephones and large screen televisions in every room. The motel claimed to be "dedicated to your traveling comfort" — additional amenities included a playground and a shuffleboard court.[5]

Opening of Rich's[edit]

In 1959, the second branch of Rich's Department Store was opened in the Belvedere Shopping Center (the first branch was opened at Lenox Square Mall). Rich's added an air of metropolitan living to the suburbs.[5]

In 1963, Towers High School was opened and is still in operation today. Midway Park on Midway Road is a popular recreational center. It has several fields for baseball and football and a public swimming pool.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
198017,766—
199018,0891.8%
200018,9454.7%
201015,152−20.0%
source:[3][6]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 18,945 people, 6,524 households, and 4,527 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,801.9 people per square mile (1,468.8/km2). There were 7,010 housing units at an average density of 1,406.8/sq mi (543.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.16% White, 82.38% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.48% of the population.

There were 6,524 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.7% were married couples living together, 31.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,144, and the median income for a family was $37,207. Males had a median income of $29,134 versus $26,323 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,524. About 14.1% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 Census Information Belvedere Park, Georgia - Overview 2010 Census 

                                                Counts      Percentages

Total Population Total Population 15,152 100.00%

Population by Race American Indian and Alaska native alone 40 0.26% Asian alone 122 0.81% Black or African American alone 11,557 76.27% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific native alone 3 0.02% Some other race alone 215 1.42% Two or more races 303 2.00% White alone 2,912 19.22%

Education[edit]

It is within the DeKalb County School District.[7]

Economy[edit]

Wig store at Belvedere Plaza, circa 2011

The community's economy contains Belvedere Plaza, which had the second suburban Rich's department store (after Lenox Square in Atlanta), currently a market for Afro-centric sales products.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Belvedere Park CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ a b c d e '"The Ranch House in DeKalb County", Times of DeKalb, DeKalb History Center
  6. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  7. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Belvedere Park CDP, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-05-07. - Compare with school boundary maps.
  8. ^ "Elementary School Attendance Areas 2016 - 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
  9. ^ "Middle School Attendance Areas 2016 - 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
  10. ^ "High School Attendance Areas 2016 - 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
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