Gillsville, Georgia facts for kids
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Gillsville, Georgia
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Location in Banks County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| Counties | Hall, Banks | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 306 | |
| • Density | 157.16/sq mi (60.68/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30543
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| Area code(s) | 770 | |
| FIPS code | 13-32860 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403697 | |
Gillsville is a small city located in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is split between two counties: Banks County and Hall County.
In 2010, the city had a population of 235 people. The part of Gillsville in Hall County is also part of the larger Gainesville Metropolitan Area.
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History of Gillsville
The community of Gillsville got its name from a local family called Gills. They were important in the early days of the area.
Geography and Location
Gillsville covers a total area of about 1.95 square miles (5.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Gillsville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 216 | — | |
| 1920 | 225 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 176 | −21.8% | |
| 1940 | 157 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 152 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 140 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 100 | −28.6% | |
| 1980 | 142 | 42.0% | |
| 1990 | 113 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 195 | 72.6% | |
| 2010 | 235 | 20.5% | |
| 2020 | 306 | 30.2% | |
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Gillsville Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 306 people living in Gillsville. These people lived in 90 households, and 68 of these were families.
Most of the people in Gillsville are White (non-Hispanic). There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 5.56% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 273 | 89.22% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.98% |
| Other/Mixed | 5 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 5.56% |
The population of Gillsville is divided between the two counties it is in. In 2020, 207 people lived in the Hall County part, and 28 people lived in the Banks County part.
Education in Gillsville
Students living in Gillsville attend different school districts depending on which county they live in.
- If you live in the Hall County part of Gillsville, you go to schools in the Hall County School District.
- If you live in the Banks County part, you go to schools in the Banks County School District. Students from this area often attend Banks County High School.
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