Economy & Jobs — East Ellijay, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,125 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$30,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,269 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 183 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 24.5% |
| Professional | 18.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Fast Food | 24 |
| Real Estate Offices | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
