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Gilmer

Texas · 4,843 residents · 3.79 sq mi
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Gilmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $129,200. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,843
+1%since 2000
from 4,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,278 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Gilmer
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,056
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,487 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,679
+23%since 2000
from $16,823 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,241)
Black15.6%(757)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(514)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other7%(340)
Diversity Score65.1%(3,153)
Diversity Score
65
+33%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilmer, Texas?

Gilmer, Texas has about 4,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilmer, Texas?

The typical household in Gilmer, Texas earns about $38,056 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 $129,200, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Gilmer, Texas?

About 19.4% 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 22.1% 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 21 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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