Gilmer County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,426 | — | #1,411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,499 | -0.9% | #870 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.0 years | +28.5% | #224 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $314,000 | +11.4% | #560 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $998 | -14.2% | #997 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +26.7% | #2,117 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gilmer County has a population of 32,426, making it the #1,411 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.0 years, which is 28.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gilmer County is $74,499, ranking #870 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Gilmer County is $314,000 (+11.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $998/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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85.4% of residents in Gilmer County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.9% below the national rate.
About Gilmer County, Georgia
Gilmer County, Georgia has a total population of 32,426, making it the 1,411th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gilmer County is 50.0 years, which is 28.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gilmer County is $74,499, which ranks #870 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Gilmer County is $314,000, 11.4% above the national median. Renters in Gilmer County pay a median gross rent of $998 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gilmer County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.8 min.
Gilmer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Gilmer County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.