Ellijay, GA
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Ellijay Overview
1,750
TOTAL POPULATION
821
MALE POPULATION
929
FEMALE POPULATION
88.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,364
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,227
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,828
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
654
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Ellijay Area Codes
Race in Ellijay
The most populous races in Ellijay are White / Caucasian (1,254 | 71.7%), Hispanic or Latino (413 | 23.6%), and Some other Race (321 | 18.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 25 | 1.4% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 413 | 23.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 78 | 4.5% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,254 | 71.7% |
| Two or more Races | 72 | 4.1% |
| Some other Race | 321 | 18.3% |
| Total | 1,750 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Ellijay
The most populous ancestries reported in Ellijay are Mexican (294 | 16.8%), English (251 | 14.3%), American (178 | 10.2%), Irish (173 | 9.9%), and German (134 | 7.7%), together accounting for 58.9% of all Ellijay residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 178 | 10.2% |
| Central American | 119 | 6.8% |
| Central American Indian | 58 | 3.3% |
| Cherokee | 58 | 3.3% |
| Croatian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.3% |
| English | 251 | 14.3% |
| European | 24 | 1.4% |
| French | 41 | 2.3% |
| German | 134 | 7.7% |
| Ghanaian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Guatemalan | 119 | 6.8% |
| Hungarian | 19 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 173 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 19 | 1.1% |
| Mexican | 294 | 16.8% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 36 | 2.1% |
| Romanian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 127 | 7.3% |
| Scottish | 37 | 2.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 9 | 0.5% |
| Swedish | 4 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 15 | 0.9% | View All 27 Rows |
Immigrants in Ellijay
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ellijay came from Central America (218 | 12.5%), Latin America (218 | 12.5%), Mexico (152 | 8.7%), Guatemala (66 | 3.8%), and Europe (12 | 0.7%), together accounting for 38.1% of all Ellijay residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Central America | 218 | 12.5% |
| England | 3 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 12 | 0.7% |
| Germany | 4 | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | 66 | 3.8% |
| Latin America | 218 | 12.5% |
| Mexico | 152 | 8.7% |
| Northern Europe | 8 | 0.5% |
| Western Europe | 4 | 0.2% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Ellijay
Sex and Age in Ellijay
The most populous age groups in Ellijay are 40 to 44 Years (99 | 12.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (90 | 9.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 63 (7.7%) | 51 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 73 (8.9%) | 25 (2.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 21 (2.6%) | 85 (9.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 4 (0.5%) | 40 (4.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 40 (4.9%) | 90 (9.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 66 (8.0%) | 19 (2.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 37 (4.5%) | 87 (9.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 13 (1.6%) | 32 (3.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 99 (12.1%) | 22 (2.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 71 (8.6%) | 58 (6.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 36 (4.4%) | 38 (4.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 55 (6.7%) | 29 (3.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 66 (8.0%) | 64 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 66 (8.0%) | 48 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 19 (2.3%) | 44 (4.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 33 (4.0%) | 60 (6.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 34 (4.1%) | 68 (7.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 25 (3.0%) | 69 (7.4%) |
| Total | 821 (100.0%) | 929 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Ellijay
Median Family Size in Ellijay
The median family size in Ellijay is 2.71 persons per family, with single male/father families (46 | 10.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (319 | 71.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 319 (71.1%) | 2.58 |
| Single Male/Father | 46 (10.2%) | 3.11 |
| Single Female/Mother | 84 (18.7%) | 2.99 |
| Total Families | 449 (100.0%) | 2.71 |
Median Household Size in Ellijay
The median household size in Ellijay is 2.04 persons per household, with single male/father households (46 | 5.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.61 persons per household. non-family households (370 | 45.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 319 (39.0%) | 2.58 |
| Single Male/Father | 46 (5.6%) | 3.61 |
| Single Female/Mother | 84 (10.3%) | 3.06 |
| Non-family | 370 (45.2%) | 1.14 |
| Total Households | 819 (100.0%) | 2.04 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ellijay
Out of a total of 819 households in Ellijay, 449 (54.8%) are family households, while 370 (45.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 202, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 323.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 323 (39.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 202 (24.7%) | 47 (5.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 86 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 108 (13.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 30 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 22 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 1 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 449 (54.8%) | 370 (45.2%) |
Female Fertility in Ellijay
Fertility by Age in Ellijay
Average fertility rate in Ellijay is 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 9 (90.0%) | 46.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 1 (10.0%) | 8.0 |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 28.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ellijay
50.0% of women with births (10) in Ellijay are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5 (50.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Ellijay
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 6 (60.0%) | 75.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 4 (40.0%) | 25.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 28.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ellijay
50.0% of women with births in Ellijay are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 83.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 1 (16.7%) | 5 (83.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5 (50.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
Income in Ellijay
Income Overview in Ellijay
Per Capita Income in Ellijay is $26,364, while median incomes of families and households are $71,875 and $37,227 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,750 | $26,364 |
| Median Family Income | 449 | $71,875 |
| Mean Family Income | 449 | $74,886 |
| Median Household Income | 819 | $37,227 |
| Mean Household Income | 819 | $55,784 |
| Income Deficit | 449 | $15,828 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,750 | 39.98% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,750 | 60.02¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,750 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Ellijay
Average Earnings in Ellijay are $32,917, $41,078 for men and $24,653 for women, a difference of 40.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 391 (52.4%) | $41,078 |
| Female | 355 (47.6%) | $24,653 |
| Total | 746 (100.0%) | $32,917 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ellijay
The most common earnings brackets in Ellijay are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (85 | 21.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (55 | 15.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 34 (8.7%) | 43 (12.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (9.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (4.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 5 (1.3%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 27 (6.9%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 3 (0.8%) | 37 (10.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 8 (2.1%) | 9 (2.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 25 (6.4%) | 14 (3.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 26 (6.7%) | 18 (5.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 9 (2.3%) | 21 (5.9%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 20 (5.1%) | 55 (15.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 4 (1.0%) | 9 (2.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 85 (21.7%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 66 (16.9%) | 7 (2.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 15 (3.8%) | 16 (4.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 40 (10.2%) | 22 (6.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 4 (1.0%) | 20 (5.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13 (3.3%) | 7 (2.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 7 (1.8%) | 14 (3.9%) |
| Total | 391 (100.0%) | 355 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ellijay
Average earnings in Ellijay are $41,422 for men and $30,833 for women, a difference of 25.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $47,500, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $42,188. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,000, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $42,204 | $28,625 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $42,188 | $40,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,500 | $26,250 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $41,422 | $30,833 |
Family Income in Ellijay
Family Income Brackets in Ellijay
According to the Ellijay family income data, there are 102 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 30 | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11 | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 34 | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 50 | 11.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 28 | 6.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 88 | 19.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 102 | 22.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 67 | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23 | 5.1% |
| $200,000+ | 16 | 3.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ellijay
4-person families (106 | 23.6%) account for the highest median family income in Ellijay with $86,250 per family, while 2-person families (216 | 48.1%) have the highest median income of $26,250 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 216 (48.1%) | $52,500 |
| 3-Person Families | 74 (16.5%) | $70,789 |
| 4-Person Families | 106 (23.6%) | $86,250 |
| 5-Person Families | 38 (8.5%) | $2,499 |
| 6-Person Families | 14 (3.1%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 1 (0.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 449 (100.0%) | $71,875 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ellijay
The median family income in Ellijay is $71,875, with families comprising 3+ earners (88) having the highest median family income of $86,284, while families with 1 earner (113) have the lowest median family income of $50,125, accounting for 19.6% and 25.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 94 (20.9%) | $55,625 |
| 1 Earner | 113 (25.2%) | $50,125 |
| 2 Earners | 154 (34.3%) | $70,682 |
| 3+ Earners | 88 (19.6%) | $86,284 |
| Total | 449 (100.0%) | $71,875 |
Household Income in Ellijay
Household Income Brackets in Ellijay
With 133 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Ellijay, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 16 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 64 | 7.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 118 | 14.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 133 | 16.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 66 | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 102 | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 96 | 11.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 116 | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 71 | 8.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 37 | 4.5% |
| $200,000+ | 16 | 2.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Ellijay
The median household income in Ellijay is $37,227, with the highest median household income of $85,069 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 218 households (26.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,607, with 272 households (33.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 77 (9.4%) | $36,010 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 218 (26.6%) | $85,069 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 252 (30.8%) | $33,636 |
| 65+ Years | 272 (33.2%) | $26,607 |
| Total | 819 (100.0%) | $37,227 |
Poverty in Ellijay
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ellijay
With 19.4% poverty level for males and 24.3% for females among the residents of Ellijay, 45 to 54 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (56.1%) and 40 females (41.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 9 (14.3%) | 20 (39.2%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 12 (16.9%) | 9 (16.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 2 (18.2%) | 14 (25.9%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (26.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 33 (32.0%) | 31 (29.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7 (6.2%) | 9 (16.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 60 (56.1%) | 40 (41.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 13 (11.2%) | 32 (36.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (8.2%) | 20 (22.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (15.3%) | 4 (2.7%) |
| Total | 154 (19.4%) | 212 (24.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ellijay
According to the poverty statistics in Ellijay, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 54 (85.7%) | 31 (60.8%) |
| 5 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 59 (83.1%) | 47 (83.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 9 (81.8%) | 40 (74.1%) |
| 15 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 40 (100.0%) | 90 (73.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 70 (68.0%) | 75 (70.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 105 (93.8%) | 45 (83.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 47 (43.9%) | 56 (58.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 103 (88.8%) | 57 (64.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 78 (91.8%) | 68 (77.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 61 (84.7%) | 143 (97.3%) |
| Total | 642 (80.6%) | 659 (75.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ellijay
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ellijay show that 11.9% or 38 of the total 319 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 3 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 140 (92.7%) | 11 (7.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 137 (97.9%) | 3 (2.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 4 (14.8%) | 23 (85.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Total | 281 (88.1%) | 38 (11.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ellijay
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (30.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (25.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (19.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ellijay
The poverty data for Ellijay shows that 38 of the married-couple family households (11.9%) and 16 of the single-parent households (12.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (20.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 11 (7.3%) | 13 (20.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 23 (85.2%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 38 (11.9%) | 16 (12.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Ellijay
Employment by Class of Employer in Ellijay
Among the 582 employed individuals in Ellijay, private company employees (309 | 53.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (92 | 15.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (77 | 13.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 309 | 53.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 77 | 13.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 92 | 15.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 26 | 4.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 76 | 13.1% |
| State Government Employees | 2 | 0.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 582 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Ellijay
According to the labor force statistics for Ellijay, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,421), 46.0% or 654 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 51 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 93.1% or 121 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.1% or 23 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 12 (36.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 121 (93.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 37 (43.5%) | 4 (10.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 88 (71.0%) | 14 (15.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 118 (71.1%) | 10 (8.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 109 (53.7%) | 23 (21.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 47 (56.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 70 (53.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 40 (22.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 654 (46.0%) | 51 (7.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ellijay
According to labor force statistics for Ellijay, 59.2% of individuals (469) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (792) are in the labor force, with 10.9% or 51 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.9% or 74 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 32.4% or 24 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 73 (46.5%) | 49 (31.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 191 (67.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 131 (51.0%) | 8 (3.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 74 (77.9%) | 31 (32.4%) |
| Total | 469 (59.2%) | 86 (10.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Ellijay
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ellijay are Health Diagnosing & Treating (41 | 6.8%), Community & Social Service (30 | 5.0%), Education Instruction & Library (30 | 5.0%), Management (28 | 4.6%), and Health Technologists (13 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ellijay, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (25.0%), Community & Social Service (10.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (10.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 7 (25.0%) | 21 (75.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 3 (10.0%) | 27 (90.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 3 (10.0%) | 27 (90.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 4 (9.8%) | 37 (90.2%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 14 (13.9%) | 87 (86.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 345 (57.3%) | 257 (42.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Ellijay are Cleaning & Maintenance (58 | 9.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 8.0%), Security & Protection (23 | 3.8%), Law Enforcement (19 | 3.2%), and Healthcare Support (6 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Ellijay, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87.9%), and Security & Protection (82.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 19 (82.6%) | 4 (17.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 14 (29.2%) | 34 (70.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 51 (87.9%) | 7 (12.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 84 (60.9%) | 54 (39.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 345 (57.3%) | 257 (42.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ellijay are Sales & Related (67 | 11.1%), and Office & Administration (41 | 6.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 18 (26.9%) | 49 (73.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 9 (22.0%) | 32 (78.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 27 (25.0%) | 81 (75.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 345 (57.3%) | 257 (42.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ellijay are Construction & Extraction (122 | 20.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (35 | 5.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 122 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 165 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 345 (57.3%) | 257 (42.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ellijay are Material Moving (48 | 8.0%), Production (32 | 5.3%), and Transportation (10 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| Transportation | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 45 (93.8%) | 3 (6.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 55 (61.1%) | 35 (38.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 345 (57.3%) | 257 (42.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Ellijay
Employment Industries in Ellijay
The major employment industries in Ellijay include Construction (143 | 23.7%), Manufacturing (77 | 12.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (76 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (73 | 12.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (52 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ellijay
The Ellijay industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (92.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (88.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 143 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 36 (46.8%) | 41 (53.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 29 (39.7%) | 44 (60.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Utilities | 7 (77.8%) | 2 (22.2%) |
| Information | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 22 (78.6%) | 6 (21.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 12 (32.4%) | 25 (67.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 4 (7.7%) | 48 (92.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 9 (11.8%) | 67 (88.2%) |
| Public Administration | 19 (67.9%) | 9 (32.1%) |
| Total | 345 (57.3%) | 257 (42.7%) |
Education in Ellijay
School Enrollment in Ellijay
The most common levels of schooling among the 314 students in Ellijay are elementary school (94 | 29.9%), middle school (83 | 26.4%), and high school (57 | 18.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 18 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 2.5% |
| Elementary School | 94 | 29.9% |
| Middle School | 83 | 26.4% |
| High School | 57 | 18.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 43 | 13.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 11 | 3.5% |
| Total | 314 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ellijay
Out of a total of 314 students who are enrolled in schools in Ellijay, 35 (11.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 279 (88.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 26 (43.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 98 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 102 (96.2%) | 4 (3.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 34 (56.7%) | 26 (43.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 20 (80.0%) | 5 (20.0%) |
| Total | 279 (88.9%) | 35 (11.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ellijay
Communications (37 | 18.3%), education (36 | 17.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (33 | 16.3%), science & technology (33 | 16.3%), and business (29 | 14.4%) are the most common fields of study among 202 individuals in Ellijay who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 6 | 3.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 33 | 16.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 7 | 3.5% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1.0% |
| Science & Technology | 33 | 16.3% |
| Business | 29 | 14.4% |
| Education | 36 | 17.8% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 37 | 18.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 19 | 9.4% |
| Total | 202 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Ellijay
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ellijay
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ellijay are males with 3 vehicles (119, accounting for 34.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (32, making up 50.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 24 (7.0%) | 8 (3.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 72 (20.9%) | 131 (55.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 47 (13.6%) | 45 (19.0%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 119 (34.5%) | 32 (13.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 61 (17.7%) | 8 (3.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 22 (6.4%) | 13 (5.5%) |
| Total | 345 (100.0%) | 237 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Ellijay
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ellijay are 5 to 9 minutes (121 commuters, 21.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (118 commuters, 20.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (97 commuters, 17.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 5 | 0.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 121 | 21.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 97 | 17.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 78 | 13.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 60 | 10.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 4 | 0.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 118 | 20.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 25 | 4.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 30 | 5.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 12 | 2.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 22 | 3.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Ellijay
The most common commute times in Ellijay are 30 to 34 minutes (100 commuters, 29.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (72 commuters, 30.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 3 (0.9%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 49 (14.5%) | 72 (30.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 25 (7.4%) | 72 (30.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 42 (12.5%) | 36 (15.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 36 (10.7%) | 24 (10.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 4 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 100 (29.7%) | 18 (7.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 21 (6.2%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 27 (8.0%) | 3 (1.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 8 (2.4%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 22 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ellijay
The most frequent times of departure to work in Ellijay are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (85, 25.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (97, 41.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 29 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 36 (10.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 9 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 85 (25.2%) | 8 (3.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 21 (6.2%) | 97 (41.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 81 (24.0%) | 12 (5.1%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 9 (2.7%) | 7 (3.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 8 (2.4%) | 14 (6.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 34 (10.1%) | 42 (17.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (4.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 10 (3.0%) | 9 (3.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (15.3%) |
| Total | 337 (100.0%) | 235 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Ellijay
Occupancy by Ownership in Ellijay
Of the total 819 dwellings in Ellijay, owner-occupied units account for 236 (28.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 583 (71.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 236 | 28.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 583 | 71.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 819 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Ellijay
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 323 | 39.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 249 | 30.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 86 | 10.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 161 | 19.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 819 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ellijay
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 39 (12.1%) | 284 (87.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 127 (51.0%) | 122 (49.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 37 (43.0%) | 49 (57.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 33 (20.5%) | 128 (79.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 236 (28.8%) | 583 (71.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ellijay
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 7 (4.4%) | 153 (95.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 74 (26.8%) | 202 (73.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 62 (23.1%) | 206 (76.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 93 (80.9%) | 22 (19.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ellijay
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 175 | 21.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 120 | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 137 | 16.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 115 | 14.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 126 | 15.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 93 | 11.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 53 | 6.5% |
| Total | 819 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Ellijay
Median Income by Occupancy in Ellijay
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 236 (28.8%) | $78,500 |
| Renter-Occupied | 583 (71.2%) | $24,911 |
| Average | 819 (100.0%) | $37,227 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ellijay
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (6.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (4.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5 (2.1%) | 113 (19.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 6 (2.5%) | 36 (6.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 11 (4.7%) | 80 (13.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5 (2.1%) | 61 (10.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19 (8.1%) | 83 (14.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 64 (27.1%) | 32 (5.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 41 (17.4%) | 75 (12.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 38 (16.1%) | 33 (5.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 47 (19.9%) | 6 (1.0%) |
| Total | 236 (100.0%) | 583 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ellijay
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 22 (9.3%) | 104 (17.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 66 (28.0%) | 178 (30.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 34 (14.4%) | 128 (22.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 15 (6.4%) | 130 (22.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 46 (19.5%) | 20 (3.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 16 (6.8%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 33 (14.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 4 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.0%) |
| Total | 236 (100.0%) | 583 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Ellijay
Housing Structures in Ellijay
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 371 | 45.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 128 | 15.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 53 | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 36 | 4.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 218 | 26.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 13 | 1.6% |
| Total | 819 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ellijay
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 226 (60.9%) | 145 (39.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 128 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 218 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 10 (76.9%) | 3 (23.1%) |
| Total | 236 (28.8%) | 583 (71.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ellijay
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 5 (2.1%) | 26 (4.5%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 5 (2.1%) | 159 (27.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 67 (28.4%) | 332 (57.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 81 (34.3%) | 52 (8.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 78 (33.1%) | 14 (2.4%) |
| Total | 236 (100.0%) | 583 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ellijay
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 139 (58.9%) | 184 (31.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 23 (9.8%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| Electricity | 68 (28.8%) | 371 (63.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 6 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (3.6%) |
| Total | 236 (100.0%) | 583 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Ellijay
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 8 (3.4%) | 200 (34.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 56 (23.7%) | 239 (41.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 96 (40.7%) | 33 (5.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 76 (32.2%) | 111 (19.0%) |
| Total | 236 (100.0%) | 583 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Ellijay
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ellijay
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 123 | 113 |
| Median Property Value | $294,300 | $262,100 |
| Median Household Income | $66,250 | $14 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $447 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,032 | $4 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ellijay
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 5 (4.1%) | 2 (1.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 10 (8.1%) | 8 (7.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 49 (39.8%) | 70 (62.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 55 (44.7%) | 23 (20.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2 (1.6%) | 10 (8.8%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 123 (100.0%) | 113 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ellijay
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 19 (15.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5 (4.1%) | 3 (2.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15 (12.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28 (22.8%) | 4 (3.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11 (8.9%) | 36 (31.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12 (9.8%) | 30 (26.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 33 (26.8%) | 26 (23.0%) |
| Total | 123 (100.0%) | 113 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ellijay
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 41 (33.3%) | 79,911 (70,717.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 17 (13.8%) | 31 (27.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 10 (8.1%) | 20 (17.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 55 (44.7%) | 17 (15.0%) |
| Total | 123 (100.0%) | 113 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ellijay
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 36 (29.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 62 (50.4%) | 40 (35.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 25 (20.3%) | 39 (34.5%) |
| Total | 123 (100.0%) | 113 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Ellijay
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ellijay
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 91 (72.2%) | 35 (27.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 155 (72.4%) | 59 (27.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 117 (57.6%) | 86 (42.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 116 (73.4%) | 42 (26.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 46 (27.7%) | 120 (72.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 133 (65.5%) | 70 (34.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 149 (72.7%) | 56 (27.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 173 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 219 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,199 (71.9%) | 468 (28.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ellijay
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 91 (72.2%) | 35 (27.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 155 (72.4%) | 59 (27.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 117 (57.6%) | 86 (42.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ellijay
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 313 (69.9%) | 135 (30.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 235 (75.6%) | 76 (24.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 182 (79.1%) | 48 (20.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 90 (37.0%) | 153 (63.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 379 (87.1%) | 56 (12.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ellijay
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 67 (53.2%) | 24 (19.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 131 (61.2%) | 27 (12.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 36 (17.7%) | 114 (56.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 60 (38.0%) | 69 (43.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 11 (6.6%) | 38 (22.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 68 (33.5%) | 88 (43.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 62 (30.2%) | 91 (44.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 163 (94.2%) | 98 (56.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 219 (100.0%) | 157 (71.7%) |
| Total | 817 (49.0%) | 706 (42.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ellijay
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 9 (9.2%) | 3 (2.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 33 (23.1%) | 13 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 73 (21.8%) | 87 (36.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (49.4%) | 32 (36.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 33 (45.8%) | 69 (46.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ellijay
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 39 (11.6%) | 14 (5.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (44.7%) | 12 (13.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (20.8%) | 38 (25.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 12 (3.6%) | 50 (20.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (14.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (8.3%) | 15 (10.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 9 (9.2%) | 3 (2.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 33 (23.1%) | 7 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (1.2%) | 27 (11.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (21.2%) | 2 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (4.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 21 (6.3%) | 46 (19.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (37.7%) | 22 (25.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (26.4%) | 55 (37.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 16 (4.8%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 28 (32.9%) | 5 (5.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (5.6%) | 49 (33.3%) |
Technology Access in Ellijay
Computing Device Access in Ellijay
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 544 | 66.4% |
| Smartphone | 654 | 79.8% |
| Tablet | 448 | 54.7% |
| No Computing Device | 105 | 12.8% |
| Total | 819 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Ellijay
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 4 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 374 | 45.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 81 | 9.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 119 | 14.5% |
| No Internet | 261 | 31.9% |
| Total | 819 | 100.0% |
Ellijay Summary
Ellijay, Georgia is a small town located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Gilmer County. It is the county seat and the largest town in the county. The town was founded in 1834 and is named after the Cherokee word for “new ground”. The town is known for its apple orchards and is the “Apple Capital of Georgia”.
History
The area that is now Ellijay was originally inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. The town was founded in 1834 by European-American settlers who were attracted to the area by the fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The town was named after the Cherokee word for “new ground”.
The town quickly grew and became an important trading center for the surrounding area. In 1837, the town was incorporated and the first courthouse was built. The town continued to grow and by the late 1800s, it had become a major apple-producing center.
In the early 1900s, the town was connected to the outside world by the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad. This allowed the town to become a popular tourist destination and it soon became known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia”.
Geography
Ellijay is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Gilmer County. The town is situated at the confluence of the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers. The town is surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest and is located near the Cohutta Wilderness Area.
The town has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 8.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The town is located at an elevation of 1,068 feet above sea level.
Economy
The economy of Ellijay is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is known for its apple orchards and is the “Apple Capital of Georgia”. The town is also home to several wineries and is a popular destination for wine tours.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a paper mill. The town is also home to several retail stores and restaurants.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Ellijay was 1,619. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,917 and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Ellijay?
Total Population of Ellijay is 1,750.
What is the Total Male Population of Ellijay?
Total Male Population of Ellijay is 821.
What is the Total Female Population of Ellijay?
Total Female Population of Ellijay is 929.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ellijay?
There are 88.37 Males per 100 Females in Ellijay.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ellijay?
There are 113.15 Females per 100 Males in Ellijay.
What is the Median Population Age in Ellijay?
Median Population Age in Ellijay is 45.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ellijay
Average Family Size in Ellijay is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ellijay
Average Household Size in Ellijay is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ellijay?
Per Capita income in Ellijay is $26,364.
What is the Median Family Income in Ellijay?
Median Family Income in Ellijay is $71,875.
What is the Median Household income in Ellijay?
Median Household Income in Ellijay is $37,227.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ellijay?
Income or Wage Gap in Ellijay is 40.0%.
Women in Ellijay earn 60.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ellijay?
Family Income Deficit in Ellijay is $15,828.
Families that are below poverty line in Ellijay earn $15,828 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ellijay?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ellijay is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ellijay?
There are 654 People in the Labor Forcein in Ellijay.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ellijay?
46.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Ellijay.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ellijay?
Unemployment Rate in Ellijay is 7.8%.