Gilmer County, Georgia

Total Population: 31,976

County Seat: Ellijay

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Median Home Value

$278,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,542

Across all households

Median Age

50 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.0%
Two or More Races2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.6%

65 Years and Over

26.4%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

15.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,542

Mean Household Income

$84,887

Per Capita Income

$34,175

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$278,900

Median Rent

$955/mo

Total Housing Units

18,159

Owner-Occupied

80.7%

Renter-Occupied

19.3%

Vacancy Rate

30.5%

Married Couple Households

56.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.6%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

88.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13123.