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Gilmer County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Gilmer County has 33,894 residents, up 7.9% since 2020 (+1.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,027 households moved in and 806 moved out (+221 net), bringing in a net $33.8M of income. Median household income is $74,499, the median home $314,000 and median rent $998 a month.
In Georgia: 37th of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 28th of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 37th of 159 counties for median household income · 20th of 159 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Gilmer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County, GA | 99 | $7.3M |
| Pickens County, GA | 77 | $4.0M |
| Cobb County, GA | 58 | $7.5M |
| Fannin County, GA | 58 | $2.7M |
| Forsyth County, GA | 35 | $2.7M |
| Fulton County, GA | 32 | $5.4M |
| Murray County, GA | 25 | $1.5M |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 23 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Gilmer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens County, GA | 118 | $5.6M |
| Cherokee County, GA | 62 | $3.6M |
| Fannin County, GA | 55 | $3.2M |
| Cobb County, GA | 29 | $2.8M |
| Murray County, GA | 28 | $1.3M |
| Fulton County, GA | 21 | $2.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.