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Ellaville, GA
City in Schley County, Georgia.
Population
1,668
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
528
ZIP codes
0
Ellaville and its ZIP codes
Ellaville at a glance
- Ellaville is about 2.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,964 a year, 39% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,500 (47% below Georgia) and median rent is $747 a month.
Local data for Ellaville, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellaville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,964
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$160,500
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (119), Irish Americans (74), Scottish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schley County. PPP loans are for Ellaville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,393
1,224 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.5M
FY 2026, $5,607 per person
How people get to work
Ellaville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellaville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
142
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellaville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Ellaville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndersonvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| IdealCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| AmericusCity | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| TazewellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Buena VistaCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| PlainsCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| OglethorpeCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| MontezumaCity | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| Webster CountyUnified Government | 18 mi | 209.7 |
| DoolingTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| ButlerCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| RichlandCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| SmithvilleCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| LeslieCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| ByromvilleTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| De SotoCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellaville, GA in?
- Ellaville is in Schley County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Ellaville, GA?
- About 1,668 people live in Ellaville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellaville?
- Nearby places include Andersonville (10 mi), Ideal (12 mi), Americus (12 mi), Tazewell (12 mi), Buena Vista (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023