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Gillsville

Georgia · 235 residents · 1.971 sq mi
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Gillsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $168,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
+21%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−3%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
821842853864881990201020202024Gillsville
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,359
−30%since 2000
from $27,551 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+133%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(227)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score8.5%(20)
Diversity Score
9
+124%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
98.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 98.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillsville, Georgia?

Gillsville, Georgia has about 235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Gillsville, Georgia earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillsville, Georgia expensive?

In Gillsville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $168,400, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Gillsville, Georgia?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gillsville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillsville, Georgia?

About 18.1% of people in Gillsville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gillsville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gillsville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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