GILMER COUNTY, GEORGIA

'Gilmer County' is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 3, 1832. As of 2000, the population was 23,456. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 27,335 [1]. The county seat is Ellijay, Georgia⁶.

Contents

Geography

Major Highways

Secondary Highways

Adjacent Counties

Demographics

History

Cities and towns

External links

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,118 km² (432 mi²). 1,105 km² (427 mi²) of it is land and 13 km² (5 mi²) of it (1.19%) is water.

Major Highways

★ U.S. Route 76

★ State Route 2

★ State Route 5

★ State Route 52

★ State Route 136

★ State Route 282

★ State Route 382

★ State Route 515

Secondary Highways

★ Old S.R. 5

★ Yukon Road

★ Burnt Mountain Road (Old S.R. 108)

★ Boardtown Road

★ Big Creek Road

★ Doublehead Gap Road

★ Whitestone Road

Adjacent Counties

★ Fannin County (north)

★ Dawson County (southeast)

★ Pickens County (south)

★ Gordon County (southwest)

★ Murray County (west)

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 23,456 people, 9,071 households, and 6,694 families residing in the county. The population density was 21/km² (55/mi²). There were 11,924 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (28/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.63% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 3.76% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. 7.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,071 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 103.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,140, and the median income for a family was $38,863. Males had a median income of $29,198 versus $21,070 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,147. About 9.30% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.60% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.

History

Fort Hetzel was located at the Center of East Ellijay in Gilmer County. The Fort was abandoned March 24, 1842 and an historical marker currently designates the former location.

Cities and towns

★ East Ellijay

★ Ellijay

External links

★ Listen to Gilmer County Sheriff and Fire radio and local air traffic