Gilmer County, Georgia Population 2022
Gilmer County, Georgia's estimated population is 32,971 with a growth rate of 1.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilmer County, Georgia is the 58th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 28,339 and has seen a growth of 16.34% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32,971 | 534 | 1.65% |
| 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% |
Population by Race
| 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 Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Gilmer County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$30,974
Average Earnings
$37,548
Average Male
$25,772
Average Female
Gilmer County, Georgia Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,988 | 3,457 | 13.30% |
| Hispanic | 3,424 | 1,409 | 41.15% |
| Other | 528 | NaN% | |
| 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 Multiple, with 16.99% 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 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
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
| 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 Education
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
- 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