East Ellijay, GA is a small city located in Gilmer County with a population of 615 people as of the most recent census. The population density is 168 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses in East Ellijay include restaurants, shops, and antique stores to explore. Year-round outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping are popular within the area at nearby locations such as Fort Mountain State Park and Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge. Organizations like the Gilmer Arts & Heritage Association promote art programs as well as cultural festivals throughout the year. Local sporting events include high school football games at Gilmer High School's Bobcat Stadium or soccer games at Hoyt Oliver Field.
The population in East Ellijay is 615. There are 181 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in East Ellijay is 30.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in East Ellijay is 3.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in East Ellijay
- 37.4% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 35.9% have children, but are single
Race in East Ellijay
- 53.8% are White
- 8.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.4% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 36.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander