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Gilmer County, Georgia
Gilmer County, Georgia. Gilmer County had 33,894 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.1% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13123.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,894
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,353 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,426
Median household income
$74,499
±$5,480 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$314,000
±$23,715 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$998
±$83 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Gilmer County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,353 residents in Gilmer County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,894 for July 1, 2025, up 8.1% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,426 over 426 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gilmer County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,426 | 10,940,407 | +2,012 |
| Households | 13,015±516 | 4,074,366 | +994 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.10 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,507±36 | 4,541,835 | +1,377 |
Gilmer County's population since 2000
From 23,456 in 2000 to 33,894 in 2025: up 44.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Ellijay with 2,008 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ellijay | 1,862 | $48,136 |
|---|---|---|
| East Ellijay | 650 | $29,125 |
| Cherry LogGEOID 1315844 | 99 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gilmer County?
The median resident of Gilmer County is 50.0 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 27.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.3%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gilmer County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0±0.3 | 37.6 | +2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3%±0.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.0%±0.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3% | 11.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.6%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | −1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9%±1.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2%±1.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±2.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.6%±1.5 pts | 12.4% | −5.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2%±1.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9%±2.7 pts | 34.9% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gilmer County earn?
Half of Gilmer County's 13,015 households earn less than $74,499 a year (±$5,480), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,765 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,734 after inflation. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gilmer County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,499±$5,480 | $77,353 | +$9,734 |
| Mean household income | $87,676±$6,011 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,067±$2,507 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0%±3.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.9%±6.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6%±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±2.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gilmer County?
Owners occupy 80.7% of Gilmer County's occupied homes and renters 19.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,000 by its owner (±$23,715). The median renter pays $998 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gilmer County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,000±$23,715 | $303,300 | +$95,552 |
| Median gross rent | $998±$83 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0%±9.9 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,482±$121 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.7%±2.6 pts | 65.7% | +6.2 pts |
| Housing units | 18,507±36 | 4,541,835 | +1,377 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±3.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.9%±2.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.0%±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gilmer County building?
Builders took permits for 212 new housing units across Gilmer County in 2025 (96 single-family), 6.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gilmer County get to work?
77.2% of Gilmer County's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Gilmer County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±3.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3%±2.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±2.7 pts | 15.9% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min±1.8 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gilmer County's census tracts?
Gilmer County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,866 (Tract 803.02) to $92,701 (Tract 804.03).
| Tract 80113123080100 | 4,602±554 | $79,229 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 80213123080200 | 6,105±813 | $65,997 |
| Tract 803.0113123080301 | 2,326±342 | $72,344 |
| Tract 803.0213123080302 | 4,360±518 | $49,866 |
| Tract 804.0113123080401 | 2,855±390 | $70,536 |
| Tract 804.0213123080402 | 4,409±587 | $83,087 |
| Tract 804.0313123080403 | 3,410±647 | $92,701 |
| Tract 80513123080500 | 4,359±600 | $71,359 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gilmer County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 58th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 76th of 159 |
| Median household income | 37th of 159 |
| Median home value | 20th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 159 |
| Median age | 10th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gilmer County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.