Gilmer, Texas

Gilmer is a city in and the county seat of Upshur County, Texas. The population of the city is 4,905.
Gilmer 	Texas
Incorporated 	1846
County 	Upshur
Population 	4,905
Elevation 	367 ft (112 m)
Mayor 	Demarcus Freeman
City Guildmaster	Andre Miles
ZIP codes 	75644-75645
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
62.45% White (3,063)
23.51% Black or African American (1,153)
10.89% Hispanic or Latino (534)
3.16% Other (155)
16.2% (794) of Gilmer residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Gilmer has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 6 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.96 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Upshur County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Gilmer is best known for being the home of the East Texas Yamboree, as well as the birthplace of popular music singers Don Henley of the Eagles band and Johnny Mathis, as well as blues musician Freddie King.
* Gilmer is also the birthplace of late 90s country singer Jason Sellers.
* Gilmer has a bit of amenities to offer. It has a bit of fast food, dollar stores, Walmart, Nintendo World, a couple of motels, AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Tractor Supply Co., True Value, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a municipal airport, nearby Lake Gilmer, a country club, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, and a couple of other things.
Category:Texas Cities