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Gilmer, TX

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Population
5,287
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
375 ft
Median Home Value
$166,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$986/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,316
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityLongview, Texas18 miles away · 83,236 residents.

About Gilmer

Gilmer is a city and the county seat of Upshur County, Texas, situated in the East Texas Piney Woods. Founded in 1846 along the historic Old Cherokee Trace and hosting the annual East Texas Yamboree sweet-potato festival since 1935, the community of approximately 5,025 is served by the Gilmer Independent School District locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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