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A town of 220, settled in 1909.
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Ellenton, above both Georgia’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 264 in Georgia we compare has a lower median age than Ellenton. Ellenton’s trail density is 2.5 miles per square mile, above both Georgia’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Ellenton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Census counts: 297 in 1930, a peak of 429 in 1950, 210 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and a map from 1974 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ellenton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Ellenton.
Ellenton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Ellenton’s July high is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Ellenton for work: only 1% work in town. The average trip to work in Ellenton is 18 minutes. Jobs based in Ellenton fell to 69 in 2023, 25 fewer than in 2013.
| Ellenton | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.1% | 8% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Ellenton beats the Georgia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 40% of adults get no exercise outside work in Ellenton.
| Ellenton | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 29% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 23% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 22% | 14% |
| What stands out | Ellenton | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 27.8% | 13.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.6% | 14.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 32.4% | 17.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ellenton Community Garden | 0.1 mi | 5 |
| 2. Ellenton Community Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Ellenton; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Ellenton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Town in Georgia, United States
Ellenton is a town in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 214 as at the 2024 census, down from 281 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated in 1970 by the Georgia General Assembly. It is located at 31°10′36″N 83°35′17″W (31.176563, -83.588016). According to the United States Census Bureau, it has an area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.
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Ellenton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.