Gilmer County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gilmer County is located in Georgia with a total population of 31,976. It is the 58th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilmer County is 50.0 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilmer County is $72,542. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $278,900. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gilmer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.5% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.