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Ellijay

Georgia · 1,862 residents · 3.544 sq mi
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Ellijay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,114. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,000. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,862
+18%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9942K2K3K3K1990201020202024Ellijay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,114
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,398
+56%since 2000
from $13,740 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
59.4% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+27%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(1,215)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(588)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.1%(20)
Diversity Score57.1%(1,064)
Diversity Score
57
+12%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellijay, Georgia?

Ellijay, Georgia has about 1,862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellijay, Georgia?

The typical household in Ellijay, Georgia earns about $40,114 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 $191,000, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Ellijay, Georgia?

About 10.8% 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 28.8% 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 693 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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