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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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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%

Gilmer County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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