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Ellijay

Georgia · 2,008 residents (2025 est.) · 3.544 sq mi
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Ellijay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,136. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $349,100. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,927
+22%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
544 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,008 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9942K2K3K3K1990201020202024Ellijay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,136
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,120 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,888
+118%since 2000
from $13,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−9%since 2010
from 0.529 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,100
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
64.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+93%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,131)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(399)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.2%(811)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,253)
Black2.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(557)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(70)
Diversity Score61.5%(1,184)
Diversity Score
61
+20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+38.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
32.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
18.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 71.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 28.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellijay, Georgia?

Ellijay, Georgia has about 1,927 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellijay, Georgia?

The typical household in Ellijay, Georgia earns about $48,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellijay, Georgia expensive?

In Ellijay, Georgia, the median home is worth about $349,100, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Ellijay, Georgia?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ellijay, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellijay, Georgia?

About 26.2% of people in Ellijay, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellijay, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellijay, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 758 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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