County · Georgia

Gilmer County

Gilmer County is a county in the Northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,353. The county seat is Ellijay. named for a historic Cherokee town also spelled as Elejoy in the 18th century. The county was created on December 3, 1832, and was named for George Rockingham Gilmer, a politician who served two nonconsecutive terms as governor of the state. Gilmer County is home of the annual Apple Festival, which is held in mid-October. About 90% of the land area is in cropland and forest. Poultry raising and processing make up the largest portion of the agricultural economy, which generates 33.2% of the total revenues. Manufacturing is about 20%.

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Reference data (Census of Governments 2022)

Census ID (PID6): 161751
FIPS state: 13
FIPS county: 123
FIPS place: 99123
Census record name: COUNTY OF GILMER
Mailing address: 1 BROAD ST, ELLIJAY 30540