Ellijay, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Ellijay is a city in Gilmer County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 1,584 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
of Gilmer County
.
Ellijay lies where two rivers, the Ellijay
and the Cartecay
, come together to form the Coosawattee River
. The city holds an annual Apple Festival (http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org) in October, and Gilmer County is known as the 'Apple Capital of Georgia'.
of 2000, there were 1,584 people, 593 households, and 342 families residing in the city. The population density
was 591.7 people per square mile (228.2/km²). There were 662 housing units at an average density of 247.3 per square mile (95.4/km²). There were 662 housing units at an average density of 247.3 per square mile (95.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.25% White, 1.39% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.57% Pacific Islander, 12.50% from other races
, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.19% of the population.
There were 593 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples
living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,120, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $20,469 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $13,740. About 20.3% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 31.7% of those age 65 or over.
Former President Jimmy Carter has a second log cabin home in Ellijay.
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of four elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school. There is also Crossroads, which is the alternative school in Ellijay. The district has 247 full-time teachers and over 3,929 students.
Gilmer County, Georgia
Gilmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 3, 1832 and was named for George Rockingham Gilmer. As of 2000, the population was 23,456. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,389...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,584 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Gilmer County
Gilmer County, Georgia
Gilmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 3, 1832 and was named for George Rockingham Gilmer. As of 2000, the population was 23,456. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,389...
.
Ellijay lies where two rivers, the Ellijay
Ellijay River
The Ellijay River is a river in Georgia. It ends in the town of Ellijay at its confluence with the Cartecay River, forming the Coosawattee River.- References :*USGS Hydrologic Unit Map - State of Georgia...
and the Cartecay
Cartecay River
The Cartecay River is a river that runs through Ellijay, Georgia. It is the site of a class II whitewater run.The Cartecay and Ellijay rivers meet in Ellijay to form the Coosawattee River...
, come together to form the Coosawattee River
Coosawattee River
The Coosawattee River is a river located in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Georgia.The river begins at the confluence of the Ellijay River and Cartecay River in the city of Ellijay in Gilmer County. The river flows west through the foothills of the north Georgia mountains.In Murray...
. The city holds an annual Apple Festival (http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org) in October, and Gilmer County is known as the 'Apple Capital of Georgia'.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,584 people, 593 households, and 342 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 591.7 people per square mile (228.2/km²). There were 662 housing units at an average density of 247.3 per square mile (95.4/km²). There were 662 housing units at an average density of 247.3 per square mile (95.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.25% White, 1.39% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.57% Pacific Islander, 12.50% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.19% of the population.
There were 593 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,120, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $20,469 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $13,740. About 20.3% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 31.7% of those age 65 or over.
Former President Jimmy Carter has a second log cabin home in Ellijay.
Government
Ellijay is governed by a five member City Council and a Mayor. The current mayor William Albert "Al" Hoyle.Gilmer County School District
The Gilmer County School DistrictGilmer County School District
The Gilmer County School District is a public school district in Gilmer County, Georgia, USA, based in Ellijay, Georgia. It serves the communities of East Ellijay and Ellijay, Georgia.-Schools:...
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of four elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school. There is also Crossroads, which is the alternative school in Ellijay. The district has 247 full-time teachers and over 3,929 students.
- Ellijay Elementary School
- Ellijay Primary School
- Mountain View Elementary School
- Oakland Elementary School which was recently closed due to county budget constraints.
- Clear Creek Middle School
- Gilmer Middle School
- Gilmer High SchoolGilmer High SchoolGilmer High School is located in North Georgia in the city of Ellijay, Georgia, USA. Its serves the county of Gilmer County, Georgia. Gilmer High School was established in August 1956 and holds about 1210 students in grades 9-12...