Gilmer County's estimated 2026 population is 34,245 with a growth rate of 1.36% 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 20.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gilmer County includes 87.82% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (87.82%)
Two or more races (6.7%)
Other race (2.98%)
Native American (1.3%)
Black or African American (0.75%)
Asian (0.44%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,082 | 87.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,141 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 954 | 2.98% |
| Native American | 417 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 241 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.44% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,197 | - |
| Families | $81,685 | $98,897 |
| Households | $72,542 | $84,887 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $45,500 |
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