Gilmer County's estimated 2026 population is 34,297 with a growth rate of 1.19% 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 21.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50 years
Female: 50.6 years
Male: 49.6 years
There are 26,490 adults, (8,766 of whom are seniors) in Gilmer County.
Female: 16,168 (49.9%)
Male: 16,258 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Gilmer County includes 85.39% White, 3.8% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,690 | 85.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,819 | 8.69% |
| Other race | 1,233 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 421 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 173 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 0.28% |
Gilmer County's average per capita income is $42,809. Household income levels show a median of $74,499. The poverty rate stands at 15.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,724 | - |
| Families | $82,363 | $100,031 |
| Households | $74,499 | $87,676 |
| Non Families | $35,959 | $48,567 |
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