Ellijay is a city located in Gilmer County Georgia. Ellijay has a 2024 population of 1,975. It is also the county seat of Gilmer County. Ellijay is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 8.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellijay is $55,784 with a poverty rate of 21.96%. The median age in Ellijay is 45.4 years: 43.9 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellijay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,254 | 71.66% |
| Other race | 321 | 18.34% |
| Native American | 78 | 4.46% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 4.11% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 819 | 2.04 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.14 | 10.5 | 89.5 |
| Married | 319 | 2.58 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 84 | 3.06 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Male | 46 | 3.61 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
28.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 8.03% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 10.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 3.5% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 37.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 9.94% |
| Some College | 282 | 22.42% |
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 | 991 | 850 | 162 |
| Hispanic | 200 | 119 | 3 |
| Other Race | 134 | 101 | 0 |
| Native American | 68 | 20 | 5 |
| Black | 25 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,929 | $47,500 | $26,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,747 | $42,204 | $28,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $40,521 | $41,422 | $30,833 |
| Some College | $41,458 | $42,188 | $40,000 |
$40,521
Average Earnings
$41,422
Average Male
$30,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.16% of Ellijay residents speak only English, while 20.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,150 | 223 | 19.39% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 111 | 26.88% |
| Other | 321 | 99 | 30.84% |
| Native | 78 | 32 | 41.03% |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 100% |
21.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.35%
Male Poverty Rate
24.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellijay is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellijay is White, with 19.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.46% |
| Some College | 23.2% |
| High School | 14.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.7% |
| Female Employed | 14.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,875 | $74,886 |
| Households | $37,227 | $55,784 |
| Married Families | $85,186 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,476 | $27,578 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 8.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
55.54%
Born in Ellijay
86.86%
Native Born
13.14%
Foreign Born
4.51%
Non Citizen
8.63%
Naturalized
86.86% of Ellijay residents were born in the United States, with 55.54% having been born in Georgia. 4.51% 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 | 2,163 | 37 | 1.74% |
| 2028 | 2,126 | 38 | 1.82% |
| 2027 | 2,088 | 37 | 1.8% |
| 2026 | 2,051 | 38 | 1.89% |
| 2025 | 2,013 | 38 | 1.92% |
| 2024 | 1,975 | 37 | 1.91% |
| 2023 | 1,938 | 21 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,917 | -11 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 1,928 | 103 | 5.64% |
| 2020 | 1,825 | 115 | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 1,710 | 12 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 1,698 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 1,690 | 23 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1,667 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 1,659 | 25 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 1,634 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 1,628 | 18 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 1,610 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 1,608 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,613 | 0 | 0% |