Conley, Georgia

Conley
Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°38′25″N 84°20′32″W / 33.64028°N 84.34222°W / 33.64028; -84.34222
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyClayton, Fulton
Area
 • Total
1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2)
 • Land1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2)
 • Water0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,680
 • Density3,475.4/sq mi (1,341.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30288-30354
Area code404
FIPS code13-19280
GNIS feature ID0331447

Conley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clayton County and DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020 the CDP is entirely in Clayton County. It is at Atlanta's southeast corner, 7.98 miles from downtown. The population was 6,680 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

History

Originally known as Moccasin Gap, the unincorporated community was officially named "Conley" in 1867 after the family who owned the land. The community was home to many farms, however now it is known for its manufacturing industry.

Geography

Conley is located along the northern border of Clayton County at 33°38′25″N 84°20′32″W / 33.64028°N 84.34222°W / 33.64028; -84.34222 (33.640142, -84.342255). It is bordered by the city of Forest Park to the south and west, the city of Atlanta to the northwest, and by unincorporated land in DeKalb County to the north. The eastern edge of the CDP is formed by U.S. Route 23 (Moreland Avenue). Fort Gillem is to the south in Forest Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Conley CDP has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), of which 0.019 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.98%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19806,033—
19905,528−8.4%
20006,18811.9%
20106,2280.6%
20206,6807.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850-1870 1870-1880
1890-1910 1920-1930
1940 1950 1960
1970 1980 1990
2000 2010 2020

Conley was first listed as a census-designated place in the 1980 U.S. census.

Racial and ethnic composition

Conley, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,926 888 583 31.12% 14.26% 8.73%
Black or African American alone (NH) 3,251 3,556 4,067 52.54% 57.10% 60.88%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 8 7 21 0.13% 0.11% 0.31%
Asian alone (NH) 289 200 162 4.67% 3.21% 2.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 3 2 1 0.05% 0.03% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 2 11 35 0.03% 0.18% 0.52%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 62 83 146 1.00% 1.33% 2.19%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 647 1,481 1,665 10.46% 23.78% 24.93%
Total 6,188 6,228 6,680 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Conley had a population of 6,680.

The median age was 34.1 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.5 males age 18 and over.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 2,244 households and 1,266 families in Conley, and 39.9% of households had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 29.3% were married-couple households, 22.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 40.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 2,397 housing units, of which 6.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.0%.

Economy

A large number of trucking companies operate facilities in Conley, including less-than-truckload carriers, parts suppliers, and mechanics. Companies with terminals or other facilities in or near Conley include Old Dominion Freight Line, R+L Carriers, FedEx Freight, Saia, ABF Freight System, XTRA Lease, Estes Express Lines, Schneider National, Southeastern Freight Lines, Roehl Transport, Star Leasing, B.A.H. Express, C.R. England, CRST International, Tennessee Commercial Warehouse, Salson Logistics, Arka Express, and Central Freight Lines. The majority of these trucking companies are located along US 23/GA 42.

Global shipping and logistics company Crowley Maritime operates an intermodal container shipping and storage yard in Conley.

The Hickory Ridge Landfill is located in Conley. The capped landfill is now a solar energy project.

Education

Areas in Clayton County are in the Clayton County Public Schools district.

The Clayton district operates Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School in Conley. School zoning is as follows: Eastern areas of Conley are zoned to Anderson Elementary. Western areas are zoned to Edmonds Elementary and Huie Elementary, both in Forest Park.

Conley is zoned to Forest Park Middle School and Forest Park High School.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  4. 1 2 Geography Division (April 10, 2021). 2020 Census - Census Block Map: Conley CDP, GA (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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  6. ↑ topschoolsintheusa. "Conley, Georgia History, Economy and Politics – Top Schools in the USA". Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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  13. ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930. pp. 251–256.
  14. ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
  15. ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
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  17. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1970.
  18. 1 2 "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
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  21. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2010.
  22. 1 2 "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Conley CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
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  25. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
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  27. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  28. ↑ "CONLEY (ATLANTA AREA) 4252 Transport City Drive, Conley, GA 30288". crowley.com. Crowley Maritime. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  29. ↑ Geography Division (December 26, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Clayton County, GA (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 23, 2026. - Text list - The CDP is indicated on the map.
  30. ↑ "Home". Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School. Retrieved October 23, 2026. 4199 Old Rock Cut Road Conley GA 30288
  31. ↑ Anderson Elementary School Attendance Map (Map). Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  32. ↑ Edmonds Elementary School Attendance Map (Map). Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  33. ↑ Huie Elementary School Attendance Map (Map). Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  34. ↑ Forest Park Middle School Attendance Map (Map). Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  35. ↑ Forest Park High School Attendance Map (Map). Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved October 23, 2026.