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Gilmer County, Georgia Population 2021
Gilmer County, Georgia's estimated population is 32,437 with a growth rate of 1.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilmer County, Georgia is the 58th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 28,339 and has seen a growth of 14.46% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,437 | 534 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 31,903 | 534 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 31,369 | 534 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 30,835 | 392 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 30,443 | 532 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 29,911 | 397 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 29,514 | 520 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 28,994 | 277 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 28,717 | 429 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 28,288 | -37 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 28,325 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 28,339 | 14,971 | 111.99% |
| 1990 | 13,368 | 2,258 | 20.32% |
| 1980 | 11,110 | 2,154 | 24.05% |
| 1970 | 8,956 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 1960 | 8,922 | -1,041 | -10.45% |
| 1950 | 9,963 | 962 | 10.69% |
| 1940 | 9,001 | 1,657 | 22.56% |
| 1930 | 7,344 | -1,062 | -12.63% |
| 1920 | 8,406 | -831 | -9.00% |
| 1910 | 9,237 | -961 | -9.42% |
| 1900 | 10,198 | 1,124 | 12.39% |
| 1890 | 9,074 | 688 | 8.20% |
| 1880 | 8,386 | 1,742 | 26.22% |
| 1870 | 6,644 | -80 | -1.19% |
| 1860 | 6,724 | -1,716 | -20.33% |
| 1850 | 8,440 | 5,904 | 232.81% |
| 1840 | 2,536 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.67%
County Website
State
Founded
1832
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
28,339
Growth Since 2010
14.46%
Gilmer County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,832 | 91.51% |
| Some Other Race | 1,182 | 3.89% |
| Two or More Races | 571 | 1.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 523 | 1.72% |
| Black or African American | 166 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Gilmer County, Georgia Population by Race
Gilmer County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Gilmer County, Georgia Population by Age
Gilmer County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,021 | 2.51 | 74.5 |
| Married | 6,553 | 2.96 | 88.5 |
| Non Family | 3,993 | 1.27 | 63.8 |
| Female | 936 | 4.03 | 31.5 |
| Male | 539 | 3.61 | 57.3 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Gilmer County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,701 | 7.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,375 | 10.65% |
| High School Graduate | 7,894 | 35.40% |
| Some College | 4,048 | 18.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,721 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,699 | 12.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,860 | 8.34% |
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Gilmer County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gilmer County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,170 | 17,071 | 4,360 |
| Hispanic | 1,623 | 754 | 97 |
| Other Race | 648 | 302 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 253 | 42 |
| Native American | 134 | 29 | 29 |
| Black | 133 | 113 | 18 |
| Asian | 76 | 69 | 13 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 21.64%.
Gilmer County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,974
Average Earnings
$37,548
Average Male
$25,772
Average Female
Gilmer County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gilmer County, Georgia Language by Age
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Gilmer County, Georgia Language
89.72% of Gilmer County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 10.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.31% of the population.
Gilmer County, Georgia Language
Gilmer County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,988 | 3,457 | 13.30% |
| Hispanic | 3,424 | 1,409 | 41.15% |
| Other | 1,174 | 528 | 44.97% |
| Native | 464 | 393 | 84.70% |
| Multiple | 571 | 97 | 16.99% |
| Asian | 137 | 64 | 46.72% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
16.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.15%
Male Poverty Rate
17.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gilmer County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gilmer County, Georgia is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gilmer County, Georgia is White, with 13.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.81%.
Gilmer County, Georgia Poverty
Gilmer County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Gilmer County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Gilmer County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Gilmer County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gilmer County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
Gilmer County, Georgia Marital Status
Gilmer County, Georgia Veterans by War
Gilmer County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,537 | 11.14% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 18 | 5.54% |
Gilmer County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Gilmer County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gilmer County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Gilmer County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Gilmer County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Gilmer County, Georgia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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57.32%
Born in Gilmer County, Georgia
93.02%
Native Born
6.98%
Foreign Born
5.19%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.02% of Gilmer County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 57.32% having been born in Georgia. 5.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Gilmer County, Georgia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990