Demographics & People — Gilmer, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,955 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,200 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 1,779 |
| Family Households | 1,084 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,599 |
| Black or African American | 874 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 250 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,637 |
| Other groups | 1,098 |
| Irish | 850 |
| English | 709 |
| American | 597 |
| German | 383 |
| Italian | 315 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 270 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 270 |
| Scottish | 143 |
Language
| English Only | 4,465 |
| Spanish | 210 |
| Population 5+ | 4,699 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 293 |
| Population 18+ | 3,713 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gilmer, Texas.