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Ellijay city, GA

ZIP 30540 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 30540

30540 has a population of 20,145 with a median age of 50.7 yrs (51.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.8%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.3%-34% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
26.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.7%+32% vs US avg
x
High school
35.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.9%-72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.7%+981% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 30540

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.9%-72% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.8%+110% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.7%+981% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,145
Median age50.7
Poverty rate14.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.8%
Hispanic12.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born3.9%