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Ellijay, GA
City in Gilmer County, Georgia.
Population
1,927
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
536
ZIP codes
0
Ellijay and its ZIP codes
Ellijay at a glance
- Ellijay is about 2.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,136, 38% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,100 (15% above Georgia) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Ellijay, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellijay, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,136
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$349,100
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (275), Guatemalan Americans (244), Irish Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gilmer County. PPP loans are for Ellijay.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,209
8,305 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,256
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $8,499 per person
How people get to work
Ellijay, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled32.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellijay, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
207
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 31°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellijay, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Ellijay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East EllijayCity | 0.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Cherry LogCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Talking RockTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Blue RidgeCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| JasperCity | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| RangerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ChatsworthCity | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| EtonCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| MorgantonCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| EpworthCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| Mineral BluffCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| FairmountCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| McCaysvilleCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| NelsonCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Copperhill, TNCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| Ball GroundCity | 25 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellijay, GA in?
- Ellijay is in Gilmer County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Ellijay, GA?
- About 1,927 people live in Ellijay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellijay?
- Nearby places include East Ellijay (0.7 mi), Cherry Log (9.7 mi), Talking Rock (11 mi), Blue Ridge (16 mi), Jasper (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023