Gilmer County , Georgia
Gilmer County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Gilmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,292 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,978 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ellijay. The county was created 189 years ago in 1832.
Gilmer County Quick Facts
Population : | 31,978 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
Different from : | Gilmer County |
Area : | 1118 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Altitude : | 1,453 feet / 443 meters |
Capital : | Ellijay |
Establishment : | December 12, 1832 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 18:17:31 (24th May 2022) |
Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 11.53% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Gilmer County is located at 34°41'28"N 84°27'20"W (34.6912100, -84.4555900). It has 4 neighbors: Dawson County, Fannin County, Gordon County and Pickens County.
Gilmer County map
The largest city of Gilmer County is Ellijay with a population of 1,724. Other cities include and East Ellijay population 570. See all Gilmer County cities & populated places.
Gilmer County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Gilmer County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Ellijay | 1,724 | City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America |
East Ellijay | 570 | Human settlement in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Gilmer County
Gilmer County has 4 neighbours.
- Dawson County county in Georgia, United States
- Fannin County county in Georgia, United States
- Gordon County county in Georgia, United States
- Pickens County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
The population of Gilmer County increased by 11.53% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 28,292 | - | census |
2011 | 28,325 | 0.12% | estimation process |
2012 | 28,288 | -0.13% | estimation process |
2013 | 28,717 | 1.49% | estimation process |
2014 | 28,994 | 0.96% | estimation process |
2015 | 29,514 | 1.76% | estimation process |
2016 | 29,911 | 1.33% | estimation process |
2017 | 30,443 | 1.75% | estimation process |
2018 | 30,835 | 1.27% | estimation process |
2019 | 31,369 | 1.7% | estimation process |
2020 | 31,978 | 1.9% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Gilmer County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 7,811 people.
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