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East Ellijay

Georgia · 546 residents · 3.286 sq mi
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East Ellijay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,700. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
546
−23%since 2000
from 707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
+6%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2444496558601K1990201020202024East Ellijay
2024488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,640
+19%since 2000
from $13,934 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(236)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(397)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(383)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.8%(277)
Diversity Score
51
−10%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
29.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Ellijay, Georgia?

East Ellijay, Georgia has about 546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Ellijay, Georgia?

The typical household in East Ellijay, Georgia earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Ellijay, Georgia expensive?

In East Ellijay, Georgia, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in East Ellijay, Georgia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Ellijay, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Ellijay, Georgia?

About 35.5% of people in East Ellijay, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Ellijay, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, East Ellijay, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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