Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gilmer, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,025

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.4%3,485

Black

12.4%621

Hispanic/Latino

12.2%614

Two or More

5.9%296

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%189

High School Diploma

32.7%1,055

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%334

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%511

Associate's Degree

3.6%117

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%511

Master's Degree

4.5%144

Professional Degree

1.1%37

Doctorate

0.2%7

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,700

Median Renti

$986

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.3%991

Renter-Occupied

43.7%768

Total Units

2,006

Homeownership

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

129

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

235

$1,000–$1,250

122

$1,250–$1,500

166

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2%41

2010–2019

14.5%290

2000–2009

1.2%25

1990–1999

11%221

1980–1989

14.2%284

1970–1979

15.1%302

1960–1969

5.6%113

1950–1959

9.9%199

1940–1949

13.3%267

1939 or earlier

13.2%264

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.9%1,053

Utility Gas

38.3%673

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,316

Mean Household Incomei

$66,948

Per Capita Incomei

$24,476

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

1,983

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

222

Residentsi

412

Avg. Tenant Renti

$313/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing140 homes96% occupied$301/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes89% occupied$435/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 864 homes74% occupied$305/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,316/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

69.2%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

18.3%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

9.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

78.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43.1% of subsidized households are minority

24.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

561.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

1,806

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

299(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured