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East Ellijay

County:
Gilmer County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.286
State:
Georgia

East Ellijay is a city located in Gilmer County, Georgia. East Ellijay has a 2026 population of 2,108. East Ellijay is currently growing at a rate of 12.97% annually and its population has increased by 220.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 658 in 2020.

The median household income in East Ellijay is $29,125 with a poverty rate of 26.84%. The median age in East Ellijay is 49.5 years: 34.6 years for males, and 59.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.5 males.

2.1K
Total Population
641
Density (mi²)
242 12.97%
Growth

East Ellijay Population

East Ellijay Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,10824212.97%
20251,86624114.83%
20241,62521615.33%
20231,40929226.14%
20221,11724828.54%
202186921132.07%
202065830.46%
201956120.36%
201855950.9%
201755440.73%
201655050.92%
201554540.74%
201454161.12%
201353520.38%
2012533-2-0.37%
2011535-11-2.01%
201053810.19%

Median Age

Overall: 49.5 years
Female: 59.8 years
Male: 34.6 years

East Ellijay Adults

There are 415 adults, (145 of whom are seniors) in East Ellijay.

Sex Ratio

Female: 275 (56.4%)
Male: 213 (43.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Ellijay includes 88.52% White, 4.92% other race, 3.28% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White43288.52%
Other race244.92%
Native American163.28%
Two or more races142.87%
Asian20.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race244.92%
Native American163.28%
White30.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White42987.91%
Two or more races142.87%
Asian20.41%

East Ellijay Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Ellijay 's average per capita income is $33,661. Household income levels show a median of $29,125. The poverty rate stands at 26.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$65,833-
Families$46,250$97,330
Households$29,125$60,615
Non Families$25,450$36,222

$33,661

Average Income

$29,125

Median Household Income

26.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)