Redan, GA Demographics
A map of Redan's Population by Race
Redan, Georgia has an estimated population of 31,017, a slight decrease from the 31,749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% Black, 3.9% Hispanic, 3.3% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Redan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Redan, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Redan is ranked the 41st most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Redan was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Redan's White Population
1,025 residents of Redan, or 3.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redan is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Redan ranks 671st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redan's White population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. White residents' share of Redan's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.3%.
Redan is more White than neighboring Lithonia (0.4% White). Redan is less White than neighboring Stone Mountain (9.3% White), Pine Lake (62.6% White), and Belvedere Park (29.9% White).
Redan's Black Population
27,189 residents of Redan, or 87.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redan is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Redan ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redan's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Redan's population has decreased from 89.0% to 87.7%.
Redan is more Black than neighboring Stonecrest (84.8% Black), Stone Mountain (81.5% Black), Pine Lake (21.9% Black), and Belvedere Park (57.8% Black). Redan is less Black than neighboring Lithonia (88.8% Black).
Redan's Asian Population
260 residents of Redan, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redan is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Redan ranks 316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of Redan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Redan is more Asian than neighboring Stonecrest (0.6% Asian), and Lithonia (0% Asian). Redan is less Asian than neighboring Stone Mountain (1% Asian), Pine Lake (5% Asian), and Belvedere Park (1.2% Asian).
Redan's Hispanic Population
1,225 residents of Redan, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redan is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Redan ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Redan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.
Redan is more Hispanic than neighboring Stone Mountain (1.9% Hispanic), Pine Lake (1% Hispanic), and Belvedere Park (3.7% Hispanic). Redan is less Hispanic than neighboring Stonecrest (4.8% Hispanic), and Lithonia (8% Hispanic).
Redan's Native American/Other Population
502 residents of Redan, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Redan is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Redan ranks 228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redan's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.
Redan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stonecrest (0.4% Native American/Other), Stone Mountain (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pine Lake (0.7% Native American/Other). Redan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lithonia (1.9% Native American/Other), and Belvedere Park (1.7% Native American/Other).
Redan's Multiracial Population
816 residents of Redan, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redan is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Redan ranks 338th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Redan's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.
Redan is more Multiracial than neighboring Lithonia (0.8% Multiracial). Redan is less Multiracial than neighboring Stonecrest (6% Multiracial), Stone Mountain (5.5% Multiracial), Pine Lake (8.8% Multiracial), and Belvedere Park (5.7% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.