Gilmer, Texas
Gilmer: City in Texas
About
Gilmer is a city located in the county of Upshur in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,905 and a population density of 498 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,188 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gilmer
| Population : | 5,188 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Upshur County |
| Postal code : | 75644–75645 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 9.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital city : | Gilmer is capital of Upshur County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:25:32 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 527 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gilmer is located at 32°43'44"N 94°56'33"W (32.7287500, -94.9424400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Gilmer
Demographics
The population of Gilmer increased by 5.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,905 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,951 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,023 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,048 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,074 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,061 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,110 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,115 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,100 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,143 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,188 | 0.87% | estimation process |
People born in Gilmer (21)
People born in Gilmer, including singer, lyricist, producer and drummer Don Henley, blues guitarist and singer Freddie King, singer, recording artist Johnny Mathis, .
List
- Doug Bragg (American musician) he was born in 13/04/1928
- Louis Wright (American football cornerback) he was born in 31/01/1953
- Leon Chappelear he was born in 01/08/1909
- Charlie Baird (Texas Court of Criminal Appeals associate judge) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Dee Mackey (American football player (1934-2001)) he was born in 16/10/1934
- Harold Moss (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1929
- Jerry Norton (American football player (1931-2020)) he was born in 17/05/1931
- Joey Hawkins (American football player) he was born in 16/12/1981
- Manuel Johnson (American football player) he was born in 14/10/1986
- Rob Childress (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 26/09/1968
- Robert L. Stephens (American test pilot) he was born in 01/12/1921
- Thomas F. Proctor (horse trainer) he was born in 21/04/1956
- Gus Johnson (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 10/08/1993
- Benny Turner (American blues musician) he was born in 27/10/1939
- Disappearance of Kelly Wilson (American missing person case) she was born in 18/05/1974
- Kris Boyd (American football player) he was born in 12/09/1996
- Jeff Traylor (American football coach) he was born in 09/05/1968
- Roy Hopkins (American football fullback and running back) he was born in 18/02/1945
Schools in Gilmer
College & universities near Gilmer, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225885 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins (TX) | 75765-1470 |
| 484048 | Barber Institute of Texas | Longview (TX) | 75602-3456 |
| 226231 | LeTourneau University | Longview (TX) | 75602 |
| 226019 | Kilgore College | Kilgore (TX) | 75662-3299 |
| 485537 | University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | Tyler (TX) | 75708-3154 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gilmer, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Gilmer
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer Post Office | Gilmer (TX) | 75644 |
| Diana Post Office | Diana (TX) | 75640 |
| Gladewater Post Office | Gladewater (TX) | 75647 |
| Big Sandy Post Office | Big Sandy (TX) | 75755 |
| Ore City Post Office | Ore City (TX) | 75683 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Gilmer , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 1,038 people.
Other cities in Upshur County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Upshur County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy | 1,412 | Town of the United States |
| Ore City | 1,228 | City in Texas, United States |
| East Mountain | 878 | City in Upshur County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gilmer distances to largest Texas cities
