East Ellijay Population

2010–2026

2,058

2026 projection

216.6% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for East Ellijay. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,058+24213.33%
20251,816+19411.96%
20241,622+22215.86%
20231,400+28825.90%
20221,112+24828.70%
2021864+21432.92%
2020650+162.52%
2019634+101.60%
2018624+132.13%
2017611+122.00%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

East Ellijay is growing faster than Gilmer County, Georgia, and the U.S.

  • East Ellijay+177.7%
  • Gilmer County+7.9%
  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

East Ellijay Demographics

49.5median age

Median age

Female59.8 yrs
Male34.6 yrs

Adults

415
145 seniors (65+) · 35% of adults270 other adults

Sex

Female 56.4% · 275Male 43.6% · 213

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 5 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

East Ellijay Income

$29,125median household income

Median household income

$29,125

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$33,661

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

26.8%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

East Ellijay Marital Status

25% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married25%35%18%
Never married25%32%21%
Divorced33%19%42%
Widowed12%4%17%
Separated5%10%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201