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Gilmer, TX
City in Upshur County, Texas.
Population
5,025
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,326
ZIP codes
0
Gilmer and its ZIP codes
Gilmer at a glance
- Gilmer is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,316, 44% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,700 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for Gilmer, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gilmer, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,316
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$166,700
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,035), German Americans (477), Mexican Americans (450).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Upshur County. PPP loans are for Gilmer.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,613
7,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,154
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$276M
FY 2026, $6,740 per person
How people get to work
Gilmer, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.2%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gilmer, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
526
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilmer, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Gilmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East MountainCity | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Union GroveCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Warren CityCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| GladewaterCity | 12 mi | 11.6 |
| Big SandyTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Clarksville CityCity | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| White OakCity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| Ore CityCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.7 |
| HawkinsCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| LongviewCity | 18 mi | 56.2 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| PittsburgCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| Lone StarCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| WinonaTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Rocky MoundTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilmer, TX in?
- Gilmer is in Upshur County, Texas.
- What is the population of Gilmer, TX?
- About 5,025 people live in Gilmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilmer?
- Nearby places include East Mountain (9.2 mi), Union Grove (10 mi), Warren City (12 mi), Gladewater (12 mi), Big Sandy (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023