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Gilmer County is located in central West Virginia. Oil and natural gas was discovered in Gilmer County around the turn of the twentieth century and the industry continues to contribute to the local economy today. Other contributors to the local economy have historically included, farming (including some tobacco), coal, and timber. Glenville State College is located in Gilmer County and the WV State Folk Festival was started in Glenville in 1950. The Folk Festival has become a huge summer event bringing many visitors to the town to celebrate Appalachian culture, folk music and crafts. The latest population estimates available (2005) for Gilmer County reflects a population of 6,950 people. About twenty percent (20.2%) of the population is under 18 years of age and fifteen percent (15.4%) is 65 years of age or older. There are 2,780 households in the county and about 1,860 families.
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