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 $65,754 with a poverty rate of 22.22%. The median age in Ellijay is 40.4 years: 43.2 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellijay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,383 | 71.62% |
| Native American | 248 | 12.84% |
| Other race | 177 | 9.17% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 817 | 2.26 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 340 | 2.9 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.15 | 16.1 | 83.9 |
| Female | 85 | 3.15 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Male | 56 | 3.7 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
33.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 5.35% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 6.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 3.79% |
| High School Graduate | 448 | 33.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 10.03% |
| Some College | 354 | 26.3% |
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 | 1,051 | 952 | 220 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 134 | 13 |
| Native American | 124 | 31 | 4 |
| Other Race | 100 | 93 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 11 |
| Black | 19 | 15 | 0 |
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 37.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,682 | $52,727 | $24,783 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,958 | $44,223 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,300 | $21,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,107 | $43,277 | $28,382 |
| Some College | $43,929 | $42,813 | $52,589 |
$39,107
Average Earnings
$43,277
Average Male
$28,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.33% of Ellijay residents speak only English, while 22.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 464 | 203 | 43.75% |
| Native | 248 | 201 | 81.05% |
| White | 1,259 | 181 | 14.38% |
| Other | 177 | 14 | 7.91% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
22.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.39%
Male Poverty Rate
23.01%
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 Other, with 7.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.46% |
| Some College | 24.25% |
| High School | 13.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.36% |
| Male Employed | 7.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,838 | $86,482 |
| Households | $47,639 | $65,754 |
| Married Families | $90,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,068 | $30,904 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 6.68% |
| Other Race | 10 | 6.76% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
55.36%
Born in Ellijay
87.26%
Native Born
12.74%
Foreign Born
7.61%
Non Citizen
5.13%
Naturalized
87.26% of Ellijay residents were born in the United States, with 55.36% having been born in Georgia. 7.61% 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% |