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Ellaville

Georgia · 1,529 residents (2025 est.) · 3.16 sq mi
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Ellaville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,668
+4%since 2000
from 1,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+13%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,529 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ellaville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,964
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,724 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,665
+93%since 2000
from $13,320 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−3%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+64%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(800)
Black45.5%(732)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(1,071)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(1,124)
Black30.6%(511)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(24)
Diversity Score56.5%(942)
Diversity Score
56
−15%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellaville, Georgia?

Ellaville, Georgia has about 1,668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellaville, Georgia?

The typical household in Ellaville, Georgia earns about $46,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellaville, Georgia expensive?

In Ellaville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $160,500, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Ellaville, Georgia?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ellaville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellaville, Georgia?

About 16.9% of people in Ellaville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellaville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellaville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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