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Gillsville

Georgia · 306 residents · 1.971 sq mi
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Gillsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,100. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306
+57%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
821842853864881990201020202024Gillsville
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,950
−17%since 2000
from $27,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+68%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(273)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(17)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.9%(58)
Diversity Score
19
+398%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 98.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillsville, Georgia?

Gillsville, Georgia has about 306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Gillsville, Georgia earns about $75,000 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 $239,100, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Gillsville, Georgia?

About 16.7% 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 10.4% 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 190 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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