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East Ellijay (GA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of East Ellijay, Georgia

StateGeorgia
Land Area (mi²)3.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)196.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.52% (10)
Growth Since 2020-5.23% (-37)
Rank in State402th
Rank in Country17385th

The population of East Ellijay, GA in 2022 is estimated to be 670. This is an increase of 1.52% (10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of East Ellijay by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of East Ellijay by Age

East Ellijay Population Pyramid 2022
East Ellijay Median Age
40.6
Total
32.9
Male
51.4
Female
East Ellijay Sex Ratio
47.81%
338
Male
52.19%
369
Female
East Ellijay Age Dependency Ratio
67.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
53.1
Child Dependency Ratio
East Ellijay Adults
537
Adults
(217 of whom are seniors) in East Ellijay.

Population of East Ellijay by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of East Ellijay

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 33.57%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 26.04%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 40.55%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in East Ellijay

While the overall poverty rate of East Ellijay is 33.57%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (40.55%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (26.04%).

Poverty Rate of East Ellijay by Employment Status and Sex

22.54%
Female Employed
70.59%
Female Unemployed
14.09%
Male Employed
29.41%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of East Ellijay by Education

35.53%
Less Than 9th Grade
18.58%
High School
17.95%
Some College
27.71%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of East Ellijay

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in East Ellijay

The most common language spoken in East Ellijay is English, with 77.97% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 21.42% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of East Ellijay by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in East Ellijay, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of East Ellijay by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree142.78%
Bachelors Degree6913.69%
Associates Degree163.17%
Some College14027.78%
High School Graduate11322.42%
9th to 12th Grade7915.67%
Less Than 9th Grade7314.48%

Earnings Statistics of East Ellijay by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$22,955

Average Earnings

$23,523

Average Male

$20,795

Average Female

Employment of East Ellijay by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of East Ellijay by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
46%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of East Ellijay by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of East Ellijay

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime6
Property Crime142
Crime Rate147
Robbery2
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft7
Larceny and Theft130
Burglary5
Arson0
Aggravated Assault4
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime4
Property Crime139
Crime Rate144
Robbery1
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft7
Larceny and Theft129
Burglary3
Arson0
Aggravated Assault2

Marital Status of East Ellijay

Marriage Rates

  • 28.5%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 34%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 24%

    Female Marriage Rate

East Ellijay Marriage

In East Ellijay, 34% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of East Ellijay

East Ellijay Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

East Ellijay Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
56%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of East Ellijay by Type

3.5
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned