East Ellijay, GA Demographics

A map of East Ellijay's Population by Race

East Ellijay, Georgia has an estimated population of 488, a large decrease from the 650 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Ellijay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Ellijay has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Ellijay, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Ellijay is ranked the 501st most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. 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). East Ellijay was ranked the 427th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Ellijay's White Population

429 residents of East Ellijay, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Ellijay is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. East Ellijay ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ellijay's White population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of East Ellijay's population has increased from 60.5% to 87.9%.

East Ellijay is more White than neighboring Ellijay (65% White), Cherry Log (0% White), and Talking Rock (69% White). East Ellijay is less White than neighboring Jasper (88.7% White), and Blue Ridge (89.9% White).

East Ellijay's Black Population

0 residents of East Ellijay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Ellijay is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. East Ellijay ranks 617th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ellijay's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Ellijay's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

East Ellijay is less Black than neighboring Ellijay (2.4% Black), Jasper (0.5% Black), and Blue Ridge (2.4% Black).

East Ellijay's Asian Population

2 residents of East Ellijay, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Ellijay is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. East Ellijay ranks 274th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ellijay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of East Ellijay's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

East Ellijay is more Asian than neighboring Ellijay (0% Asian), Cherry Log (0% Asian), and Blue Ridge (0% Asian). East Ellijay is less Asian than neighboring Talking Rock (5.8% Asian).

East Ellijay's Hispanic Population

43 residents of East Ellijay, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Ellijay is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. East Ellijay ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ellijay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Ellijay's population has decreased from 34.0% to 8.8%.

East Ellijay is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Log (0% Hispanic), Jasper (5.9% Hispanic), and Blue Ridge (7% Hispanic). East Ellijay is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellijay (28.9% Hispanic), and Talking Rock (25.2% Hispanic).

East Ellijay's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Ellijay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Ellijay is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. East Ellijay ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ellijay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Ellijay's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

East Ellijay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ellijay (0.4% Native American/Other), and Jasper (1% Native American/Other).

East Ellijay's Multiracial Population

14 residents of East Ellijay, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Ellijay is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. East Ellijay ranks 584th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ellijay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Ellijay's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.9%.

East Ellijay is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Log (0% Multiracial), Talking Rock (0% Multiracial), and Blue Ridge (0.8% Multiracial). East Ellijay is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellijay (3.3% Multiracial), and Jasper (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.