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Gilmer

Texas · 5,287 residents (2025 est.) · 3.79 sq mi
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Gilmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $166,700. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,025
+5%since 2000
from 4,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,326 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,287 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Gilmer
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,316
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,487 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,476
+45%since 2000
from $16,823 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+10%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+85%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(3,546)
Black20%(961)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(212)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(2,357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(3,485)
Black12.4%(621)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(614)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(305)
Diversity Score60.6%(3,047)
Diversity Score
61
+23%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+102%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 9.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilmer, Texas?

Gilmer, Texas has about 5,025 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilmer, Texas?

The typical household in Gilmer, Texas earns about $44,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilmer, Texas expensive?

In Gilmer, Texas, the median home is worth about $166,700, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Gilmer, Texas?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gilmer, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilmer, Texas?

About 18.3% of people in Gilmer, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilmer, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilmer, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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