Ellijay, GA is a small town located in the northern part of the state with a population of 1,935 and a population density of 486 people per square mile. It is home to many local businesses such as Ellijay Pharmacy, The Blue Jeans Store, and Mountain Country Realty. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Amicalola Falls State Park, fishing at Carters Lake, and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Other organizations include the Gilmer Arts Association and the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, which provide various activities throughout the year for locals and tourists alike. Local sporting events include baseball games at Ellijay Baseball Field and basketball games at Gilmer High School Gymnasium.
The population in Ellijay is 1,935. There are 546 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ellijay is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ellijay is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ellijay
- 42.9% are married
- 14.6% are divorced
- 20.5% are married with children
- 18.4% have children, but are single
Race in Ellijay
- 47.8% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 50.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander