Gilmer County Summary

Life in Gilmer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gilmer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gilmer County:

  • The population in Gilmer County is 31,519.

  • The median home value in Gilmer County is $390,248.

  • The median income in Gilmer County is $70,334.

  • The median rent in Gilmer County is $907.

  • The unemployment rate in Gilmer County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Gilmer County is 14.8%.

  • The average high in Gilmer County is 74.0° and there are 143.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gilmer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gilmer County

Ellijay, GA Population 1,750

East Ellijay, GA Population 530

Addy , GA Population 0

Map Of Gilmer County

Gilmer County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Gilmer County is 74.0°.

  • There are 93.77 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 143.4 inches of rain each year with 2.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:59 hours of sun each day in Gilmer County.

StatGilmer County
Mean High74.0
Nice Days93.77
Rainfall143.4
Snowfall2.1
Sunny_hours4:59
74.0°
Average High
143.4
Inches of Rain

Gilmer County Demographics

Population over time in Gilmer County

The current population in Gilmer County is 31,519. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 31,047 0.2%
2021 30,986 1.9%
2020 30,414 -

Gender in Gilmer County

  • Gilmer County is 50.2% female with 15,826 female residents.

  • Gilmer County is 49.8% male with 15,692 male residents.

Female
50.2% (15,826)
Male
49.8% (15,692)
Gender Gilmer County GA USA
Female 50.2% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gilmer County

Gilmer County is:

  • 84.3% White with 26,558 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 155 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 69 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 116 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 47 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 659 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.4% Hispanic with 3,915 Hispanic residents.

White
84.3% (26,558)
African American
0.5% (155)
American Indian
0.2% (69)
Asian
0.4% (116)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (47)
Two Or More
2.1% (659)
Hispanic
12.4% (3,915)

Table: Gilmer County By Race

Race Gilmer County GA USA
White 84.3% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.4% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Gilmer County, Georgia

  • 4.4% of households in Gilmer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Gilmer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Gilmer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Gilmer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Gilmer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Gilmer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Gilmer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Gilmer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Gilmer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Gilmer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (1,396)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (1,254)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (3,169)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (3,257)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.2% (2,885)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (5,156)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.8% (5,623)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.8% (5,285)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (2,006)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (1,484)
Income Gilmer County GA USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.2% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.8% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.8% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gilmer County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (2,521)
9-12th Grade
7% (2,206)
High School / GED
35% (11,031)
Some College
18% (5,673)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,836)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (4,412)
Master's Degree
6% (1,891)
Professional Degree
2% (630)
Doctorate Degree
1% (315)
Education Gilmer County GA USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 27% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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