East Ellijay is a city located in Gilmer County Georgia. East Ellijay has a 2024 population of 1,642. East Ellijay is currently growing at a rate of 17.79% annually and its population has increased by 153% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 649 in 2020.
The average household income in East Ellijay is $67,729 with a poverty rate of 29.25%. The median age in East Ellijay is 50.4 years: 40.5 years for males, and 57 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Ellijay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 85.47% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 4.53% |
| Other race | 22 | 4.15% |
| Native American | 17 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.64% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 289 | 1.83 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.25 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Married | 55 | 2.67 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 32 | 3.84 | 21.9 | 78.1 |
| Male | 15 | 1.8 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
2.75
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 18.66% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 4.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 16.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 7.89% |
| High School Graduate | 91 | 21.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 6.46% |
| Some College | 101 | 24.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 274 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,563 | $0 | $60,368 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,179 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,083 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,375 | $40,208 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $29,375 | $13,203 |
$36,375
Average Earnings
$40,208
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.92% of East Ellijay residents speak only English, while 10.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 433 | 148 | 34.18% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 7 | 11.86% |
29.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.79%
Male Poverty Rate
39.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Ellijay is White, with 34.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Ellijay is Hispanic, with 11.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| High School | 18.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 21.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,714 | $98,922 |
| Households | $26,691 | $67,729 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,958 | $49,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
17.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 5.82% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 15.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.91%
Born in East Ellijay
96.6%
Native Born
3.4%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
96.6% of East Ellijay residents were born in the United States, with 64.91% having been born in Georgia. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,884 | 249 | 9.45% |
| 2028 | 2,635 | 248 | 10.39% |
| 2027 | 2,387 | 248 | 11.59% |
| 2026 | 2,139 | 249 | 13.17% |
| 2025 | 1,890 | 248 | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 1,642 | 248 | 17.79% |
| 2023 | 1,394 | 290 | 26.27% |
| 2022 | 1,104 | 246 | 28.67% |
| 2021 | 858 | 209 | 32.2% |
| 2020 | 649 | 88 | 15.69% |
| 2019 | 561 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 559 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 554 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 550 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 545 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 541 | 6 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 535 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 533 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 535 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 538 | 0 | 0% |