Ellijay, GA Demographics

A map of Ellijay's Population by Race

Ellijay, Georgia had a population of 1,862 in 2020. It was 65.3% White, 0.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, 31.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ellijay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Ellijay is the 293rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Ellijay's White Population

1,215 residents of Ellijay identify as White, or 65.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Ellijay larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Ellijay is ranked #291 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ellijay is more White than neighboring East Ellijay (60.5% White). Ellijay is less White than neighboring Cherry Log (93.9% White), Talking Rock (96.7% White), Jasper (85.4% White), and Blue Ridge (89.5% White).

Ellijay's Black Population

3 residents of Ellijay identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ellijay considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Ellijay is ranked #653 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ellijay is more Black than neighboring Talking Rock (0% Black). Ellijay is less Black than neighboring East Ellijay (1.5% Black), Cherry Log (2% Black), Jasper (2.5% Black), and Blue Ridge (0.7% Black).

Ellijay's Asian Population

6 residents of Ellijay identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ellijay roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Ellijay is ranked #444 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ellijay is more Asian than neighboring Cherry Log (0% Asian), and Talking Rock (0% Asian). Ellijay is less Asian than neighboring East Ellijay (0.9% Asian), Jasper (1% Asian), and Blue Ridge (1% Asian).

Ellijay's Hispanic Population

588 residents of Ellijay identify as Hispanic, or 31.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ellijay considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Ellijay is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ellijay is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Log (2% Hispanic), Talking Rock (1.1% Hispanic), Jasper (6.3% Hispanic), and Blue Ridge (5.6% Hispanic). Ellijay is less Hispanic than neighboring East Ellijay (34% Hispanic).

Ellijay's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Ellijay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ellijay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Ellijay is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ellijay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Talking Rock (0% Native American/Other). Ellijay is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Ellijay (1.4% Native American/Other), and Cherry Log (1% Native American/Other).

Ellijay's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Ellijay identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ellijay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Ellijay is ranked #521 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ellijay is more Multiracial than neighboring East Ellijay (1.7% Multiracial), and Cherry Log (1% Multiracial). Ellijay is less Multiracial than neighboring Talking Rock (2.2% Multiracial), Jasper (4.3% Multiracial), and Blue Ridge (2.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.