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Gilmer County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Ellijay

Gilmer County's estimated 2025 population is 33,774 with a growth rate of 1.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilmer County is the 59th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 28,343 and has seen a growth of 19.16% since that time.

33,774
Total Population
79
Population Density (mi²)
59
Population Rank (State)
457 1.37%
Annual Population Growth

Gilmer County Population

Gilmer County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Gilmer County includes 87.82% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White28,08287.82%
Two or more races2,1416.7%
Other race9542.98%
Native American4171.3%
Black or African American2410.75%
Asian1410.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Gilmer County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Gilmer County's average per capita income is $40,908. Household income levels show a median of $72,542. The poverty rate stands at 14.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$95,197-
Families$81,685$98,897
Households$72,542$84,887
Non Families$32,500$45,500

$40,908

Average Income

$72,542

Median Household Income

14.72%

Poverty Rate