Gilmer, GA County is a small, rural county located in the Appalachian region of Georgia. With a population of 31,047 and a population density of 75 people per square mile, Gilmer is an ideal place for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is home to numerous local businesses such as Poteete Creek Outfitters, which offers guided fishing trips on the local lake, as well as several bars and restaurants. It also hosts various outdoor activities throughout the year such as camping, hiking, mountain biking and fishing. There are several organizations operating in Gilmer including the Gilmer County Recreation Department which provides various sporting events for both children and adults throughout the year. The county also has an active youth sports program encouraging children to participate in various sports activities such as soccer, rugby and basketball.
The population in Gilmer County is 31,047. There are 73 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gilmer County is 49.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gilmer County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gilmer County
- 59.5% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Gilmer County
- 85.5% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 11.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander