Riverdale, Georgia

Riverdale, Georgia
City

Riverdale Town Center
Motto: Building Greatness Daily

Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°33′53″N 84°24′38″W / 33.56472°N 84.41056°W / 33.56472; -84.41056Coordinates: 33°33′53″N 84°24′38″W / 33.56472°N 84.41056°W / 33.56472; -84.41056
Country United States
State Georgia
County Clayton
Area
 • Total 4.54 sq mi (11.76 km2)
 • Land 4.53 sq mi (11.74 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 925 ft (282 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 15,134
 • Density 3,339/sq mi (1,289.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 30274, 30296
Area code(s) 770/678/470
FIPS code 13-65464[1]
GNIS feature ID 0321635[2]
Website www.riverdalega.gov
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Riverdale is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 15,134 at the 2010 census,[4] up from 12,478 at the 2000 census. Riverdale is a suburb located just south of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

History

The area now known as Riverdale was settled sometime before the Civil War. In 1887, a railroad, built from Atlanta and Fort Valley, passed through Riverdale. Farmers in the area provided wood for the railroad. In turn, the farmers would get fertilizer. As the railroad grew, it needed more land. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rivers donated their land in order for the railroad to grow, and their land grew to become one of the main stops on the railroad.

In 1908, the city was incorporated with the name Riverdale, named in honor of Mr. W.S. Rivers.[5]

Geography

Riverdale is located in western Clayton County, 12 miles (19 km) south of downtown Atlanta and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Jonesboro, the county seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Riverdale has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.6 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.22%, is water.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910139—
192015914.4%
1930158−0.6%
194020731.0%
195026327.1%
19601,045297.3%
19702,521141.2%
19807,121182.5%
19909,35931.4%
200012,47833.3%
201015,13421.3%
Est. 201415,669[6]3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 12,478 people, 4,389 households, and 3,107 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,926.3 people per square mile (1,130.9/km²). There were 4,590 housing units at an average density of 1,076.4 per square mile (416.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 20.09% White, 67.42% African American, 0.30% Native American, 7.73% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.81% of the population.

There were 4,389 households out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 25.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,530, and the median income for a family was $42,323. Males had a median income of $30,802 versus $26,102 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,377. About 10.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Riverdale City Hall

The city is governed by a mayor and four council members. Each council member represents the entire city and is elected at-large. Council members come from the four wards that divide the city. The mayor and council appoint a city manager, who has oversight over five departments.

Transportation

State highways

Main roads

These are roads with more than four lanes.

  • Gardenwalk Boulevard
  • Lamar Hutcheson Parkway
  • Pointe South Parkway
  • Upper Riverdale Road

Minor roads

These are roads with two to four lanes.

  • Church Street
  • Roberts Drive
  • Taylor Road
  • Valley Hill Road
  • Bethsaida Road
  • Helmer Road
  • Thomas Road
  • E. Fayetteville Road

Interstate highway

Interstate 75 passes northeast of the city, with access from Exit 237 (GA 331) and Exit 237A (GA 85 southbound only)

Transit systems

MARTA and Xpress GA commuter buses serve the city.

Education

Schools in Riverdale are in the Clayton County School System.

  • Elementary
  • Anderson Elementary
  • Arnold Elementary
  • Brown Elementary
  • Callaway Elementary
  • Church Street Elementary
  • East Clayton Elementary
  • Edmonds Elementary
  • Fountain Elementary
  • Harper Elementary
  • Hawthorne Elementary
  • Haynie Elementary
  • Huie Elementary
  • Jackson Elementary
  • Kemp Elementary
  • Kemp Primary
  • Kilpatrick Elementary
  • Lake City Elementary
  • Lake Ridge Elementary
  • Lee Street Elementary
  • Marshall Elementary
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
  • McGarrah Elementary
  • Morrow Elementary
  • Mt. Zion Elementary
  • Mt. Zion Primary
  • Northcutt Elementary
  • Oliver Elementary
  • Pointe South Elementary
  • Riverdale Elementary
  • River's Edge Elementary
  • Smith Elementary
  • Suder Elementary
  • Swint Elementary
  • Tara Elementary
  • Unidos Dual Language Charter School
  • West Clayton Elementary
  • White Academy Elementary
  • Middle
  • Adamson Middle School
  • Babb Middle School
  • Elite Scholars Academy
  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Jonesboro Middle School
  • Kendrick Middle School
  • Lovejoy Middle School
  • Morrow Middle School
  • Mundy's Mill Middle School
  • North Clayton Middle School
  • Pointe South Middle School
  • Rex Mill Middle School
  • Riverdale Middle School
  • Roberts Middle School
  • Sequoyah Middle School
  • Utopian Academy for the Arts
  • White Academy
  • High

Sports and entertainment

Shopping

Riverdale's main shopping district is along S.R. 85, between S.R. 138 and Gardenwalk Blvd, with a number of Asian, Hispanic, and African cultural stores.

Parks

The city currently has three parks, all within a mile of each other:

Notable people

References

External links

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