Gilmer County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in Georgia
The population of Gilmer County, Georgia is 31,976 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $72,542, the median home value is $278,900, and the median age is 50.0.
The population of Gilmer County has grown 17.6% since 2010 (28,343 → 33,327), a +1.16% annualized rate.
31,976
Population
+1.16%
Annual growth
75
People / sq mi
$72,542
Median Income
$278,900
Median Home Value
Gilmer County covers 426 sq mi of land at 75.0 people per square mile.
About Gilmer County, GA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Gilmer County: a median age of 50.0, older than the national median. Gilmer County is a county in Georgia with a population of 31,976.
Median household income is $72,542, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $278,900, with typical rent around $955.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 8.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Gilmer County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Gilmer County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gilmer County had a population of 28,343 in 2010 and 33,327 in 2024, a 17.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,327 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.17%.
33,327
Population (2024)
28,343
Population (2010)
33,327
Peak (2024)
1.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,343 |
| 2011 | 28,329 |
| 2012 | 28,291 |
| 2013 | 28,721 |
| 2014 | 28,999 |
| 2015 | 29,512 |
| 2016 | 29,897 |
| 2017 | 30,470 |
| 2018 | 31,011 |
| 2019 | 31,575 |
| 2020 | 31,422 |
| 2021 | 32,102 |
| 2022 | 32,413 |
| 2023 | 32,868 |
| 2024 | 33,327 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.0
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
26.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.4% · Seniors (65+): 26.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,542$-2,122 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,887 |
| Per-capita income | $34,175 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%+0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gilmer County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
75.8%
Public transit
8.4%
Work from home
29.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$278,900+$6,000 vs state
Median home value
$955
Median rent
80.7%
Homeownership rate
18,159
Total housing units
69.5%
Occupied
30.5%
Vacant
19.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.8%
With health insurance
92.1%
With broadband internet
40.1%
Foreign-born
11.0%
Veterans (18+)
19.1%
With a disability
91.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.9%
High School+
22.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gilmer County, Georgia has a population of 31,976 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 75 people per square mile.
The population of Gilmer County has grown 17.6% since 2010 (28,343 → 33,327), a +1.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gilmer County, Georgia is $72,542, with mean (average) household income of $84,887 and per-capita income of $34,175. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gilmer County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gilmer County, Georgia is 50.0 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Gilmer County is $278,900 and median monthly rent is $955. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,159 total housing units, 30.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gilmer County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Gilmer County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.