Ellijay is a city located in Gilmer County, Georgia. Ellijay has a 2025 population of 2,013. It is also the county seat of Gilmer County. Ellijay is currently growing at a rate of 1.92% annually and its population has increased by 10.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellijay is $65,754 with a poverty rate of 22.22%.The median age in Ellijay is 40.4 years: 43.2 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ellijay includes 71.62% White, 12.84% Native American, 9.17% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,383 | 71.62% |
Native American | 248 | 12.84% |
Other race | 177 | 9.17% |
Two or more races | 104 | 5.39% |
Black or African American | 19 | 0.98% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Ellijay's average per capita income is $39,107. Household income levels show a median of $47,639. The poverty rate stands at 22.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $90,417 | - |
Families | $76,838 | $86,482 |
Households | $47,639 | $65,754 |
Non Families | $23,068 | $30,904 |
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